Found in the sequel, Umka is Looking for a Friend (1970). This version is more upbeat and associated with New Year's themes.

"Snow creaks under stiff feet / The blizzard grabs the side / The little tree signals me with lights / A New Year's beacon".

"Pesenka Umki" (Umka's Song) refers to two iconic Soviet cartoon tracks composed by with lyrics by Yuri Yakovlev . 1. Lullaby of the Bear (Kolybelnaya Medveditsy)

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A mother polar bear singing to her cub about "stellar bears" (constellations) lighting the way for distant ships.