Russian Heroes. Epic Tales Retold for Children

Epic tales retold for children by Irina Karnaukova: Strong, mighty heroes! Volga, Svyatogor, Mikula, Alyosha Popovich, Dobrynya, Ilya Muromets... They differ in appearance, in character, and in origin, but they are all loved by the people. Wherever they go, they perform feats: in dense forests, on the steppes, in the mountains, in the underground, at sea... The renowned folklorist Irina Karnaukova brilliantly retold epic stories for children — both widely popular and lesser-known. And the talented artist Nikolai Kocherhin created equally bright, memorable images of Russian heroes. 

Their book was first published in 1949