The anthropomorphic wolf, named Zabivaka™, was created by Bocharova, a 21-year-old graphic design student at Tomsk State University. Zabivaka is an anthropomorphic wolf with cream and orange features, and his name in Russian means “the one who
Zabivaka (Russian: Забива́ка) [1] was the official mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Russia. The name is a blend of the Russian words забивать ("to strike") and собака ("dog").
Zabivaka was the mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Russia. He is a wolf who wears goggles and a sports uniform in the colours of the Russian flag.
He's a anthropomorphic wolf, charming, self-confident and sociable, and he has always dreamed of being a football star. His favourite sporting pastime is playing football.
He is a charming wolf who radiates fun and confidence. And he can’t wait to greet you at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™.