My ardent love for Smeshariki is partly due to the fact that the older I get, the more meaning I find in the episodes of the animated series. Therefore, I decided to write a series of articles about various psychological phenomena using the example of the adventures of these wonderful characters. Barash is a contradictory nature. At first glance, this poet and melancholic is a typical neurotic. As you delve deeper into the series, you notice the discrepancy between Barash’s actions and this first impression. Often he becomes active and sociable, plays sports (football, running, long jump). Barash actively looks after Nyusha and often invites her on dates. He writes poetry a lot, and prefers to do it in the fresh air. He even takes part in the adventures of Krosh and Hedgehog. Then something happens, and Barash begins a period of seclusion, searching for inspiration and sad reflections about the meaning of life. The change of these periods occurs regardless of the situation, time of day or season. From this follows the paradoxical conclusion that Barash has a cycloid accentuation, but some of his behavioral reactions are explained by a melancholic temperament and introverted character. A.E. Lichko describes cycloids as hyperthymics who experience phases of subdepression in adolescence. A lively and active teenager suddenly loses his appetite, it becomes difficult to study, do household chores, and his mood decreases. Then the subdepression passes, and the teenager is again complacent and cheerful. Manifestations of cycloid accentuation in a mild form resemble bipolar affective disorder (BD). Lichko identified two types of cycloids: typical and labile. In typical cycloids, the subdepressive and hyperthymic phases last about 2 weeks. In the depressive phase, performance and volitional regulation decrease, and in the uplifting phase, the mood levels out, not reaching the bright manifestations of activity characteristic of true hyperthymic. Nevertheless, cycloids still sometimes have extremely valuable ideas. These phases do not depend on mood and life events and therefore are recognized by the teenager. In labile cycloids, the phases are shorter, last several days, and are often triggered by external events. The changes concern mainly the emotional sphere: “bad” days are characterized by a gloomy mood, rather than a loss of strength or lethargy, and “good” days are characterized by a feeling of joy and happiness rather than a desire to do great things. At the same time, cycloids are distinguished from true labile adolescents by less emotionality and smoother mood changes. Emotional states in labile cycloids are still of a cyclical nature, and do not switch in a random order. Barash belongs to the labile type of cycloids. His moods change often, he is capable of looking out the window for days, or suddenly going to the mountains, succumbing to the idea of ​​“searching for inspiration.” At the same time, it is Barash, and not other Smeshariki, who is attracted and inspired by Nyusha, a true representative of labile accentuation. His passion for writing poetry does not disappear either in the active or depressive phase - only the mood of the works changes. By the way, cycloids, like hyperthyms, are characterized by inconstancy of hobbies. Indeed, Barash is an enthusiastic person, and during his life he has tried many activities, both active and sports, as well as creative ones that require perseverance. In addition to writing, Barash has an extraordinary talent for macrame. And yet, Barash’s main hobby remains versification, which distinguishes him from a typical portrait. Apparently, this is how the liberating traits of his character manifest themselves. Emancipation from parents in cycloid teenagers usually proceeds gently; they are loved by their family, but skillfully build personal boundaries. On active days, the department follows a hyperthymic scenario - the teenager is busy with business and is rarely at home. In the depressive phase, a teenager tends to withdraw into himself and does not want to share his experiences with his parents. Be that as it may, the teenager appreciates and loves his parents and listens to their opinions. Strong conflicts arise only if».