Novators (Russian: Новаторы|Novatory) is a Russian popular-science cartoon which tells about the inventions of Russian scientists.
It all starts on an ordinary day, when an alien literally falls on the heads of perfectly ordinary school children. The kids quickly find a common language with the visitor from space, and soon the fun intergalactic company is joined by a four-legged friend - hamster. The earthlings invited the alien to use an old refrigerator to use as spare parts for the broken flying saucer. But the refrigerator instead becomes useful in order to create a time machine for him.
The curiosity of the heroes leads them into a totally unexpected situation. They find themselves having to cope with the breakdown of the time machine, cold glacial period, unfriendly Papuan tribe.
Knowledge, wit, friendship and the ability to do something with their hands help the friends successfully overcome all difficulties while making different scientific discoveries.
All of the inventions that aid the heroes of the cartoon are based on original ideas and patented inventions by Russian scientists.
Phil — cheerleader and 12-year-old captain of the fearless company of young travellers in time, space and exciting worlds of the human intellect.
Nana — Phil's younger sister.
Neo (Neon) — charming alien from the planet Yum, who appeared on Earth because his flying saucer broke down. The accident happened near the house Phil and Nana, who invited Neo to stay with them in the attic.
Tesla — prankish pet hamster, saved by the children from the cat. He loves to eat and consumes a lot of food. Was the absolute master of the attic, before the alien appeared. Fortunately, Tesla and Neo quickly found a common language.