Snufkin He is also generally a prominent character in other Moomin media, such as the comics and TV series. The character has a mostly positive reception. Snufkin Snufkin (original Swedish: Snusmumrik[en]" or Mumrik[en]", Finnish: Nuuskamuikkunen or Muikkunen) is a character in the Moomin series of books authored by Swedish-speaking Finn Tove Jansson, appearing in six of the nine books. He is the best friend of the series' protagonist, Moomintroll, and lives a nomadic lifestyle, only staying in Moominvalley in the spring and summer, but leaving for warmer climates down south every winter. He is the son of the elder Mymble and
Sophia Jansson images, as well as the series of medals that were also issued. In 2006 Jansson was invited as a notable speaker for one of the Monthly Luncheons hosted by IWC Helsinki. In February 2007 Jansson was invited to speak at the Scandinavia House in New York City. In September 2008 Jansson participated as a member of the Committee of Honor in the renowned IBBY World Congress. Jansson participated in the Helsinki Design Week 2008. Sophia Jansson Vivica Sophia Jansson (born 1962) is the daughter of cartoonist Lars Jansson and the niece of the famous Finnish writer and painter Tove Jansson.