From the Chukchi language, the name of the main character is translated as a male polar bear.
The animated film has a sequel - "Umka is looking for a friend", which describes the further adventures of the bear, who decided to go secretly from the mother-bear, in search of his friend.
In 2006 was released the animated film "Elka", in which Umka already appears as a grandfather.
In the 2000s, the animated film was released on DVDs in issue 2 of the Golden Collection of Favorite Cartoons.