Question

Mischa, the mascot for the 1980 Olympics, was which creature?

Answer 1

Mischa, the mascot for the 1980 Olympics, was a bear cub. The bear cub was chosen to represent the games because of its strong connection to the host country, the Soviet Union. Mischa was designed by children's book illustrator Viktor Chizhikov and is still remembered today.

Answer 2

Mischa was the mascot for the 1980 Olympics held in Moscow, Russia. It was a bear cub that represented the rich fauna of the country. The name 'Mischa' is derived from the Russian name for a bear, 'Misha'. Mischa became an iconic figure for the Moscow Olympics and continued to be used in various souvenirs and merchandise related to the event.