Grandfather Frost and His Brothers

This book collects Grandfather Frosts from all corners of Russia. Each of them is dressed in a national costume, has their own character and habits. But they all manage the cold and festive miracles, although they choose different ways to do so. Kysh Babai fulfills wishes using wooden barrels, Hel Muchi uses a magical chest, while Yamal Iri uses a reindeer herder's scoop for magic. Writer Olga Kolpakova and artist Tatiana Gamzina-Bakhtiy invite kids to visit the winter magicians! In this journey, you will learn how the New Year was celebrated in ancient times and how it is celebrated now in different regions of our large country.