Vladimir Petrovich Petkevich (Владимир Петрович Петкевич) is a prominent Russian director, animator, and screenwriter, born on October 20, 1952, in Tavda, Russia. He is widely recognized in the field of animated film for his artistic style and visual approach. Petkevich is primarily known for his animated short films and television series, which are often lyrical, allegorical, or based on traditional tales.