Boris Vyatkin with his dog Manyunya

Boris Vyatkin named Kroshka's dog's daughter Manon, as she was born in a European city. But during one of his performances, Boris Vyatkin couldn't get Manon's attention, and then, losing his patience, the clown shouted, «Manyunya!» This came as a surprise to both Vyatkin and Manon. From then on, all the dogs Boris Vyatkin owned were named Manyunya.