Folk Russian Tales

You are presented with the best Russian animal tales and magical stories from the famous collection of A. N. Afanasyev, recorded in their original, pristine form, from the mouths of folk storytellers. In many ways, these tales differ from those... we are used to since childhood. In them, you will find not only unique features of the language, the spirit and life of old Russia, but also new characters and even unfamiliar endings to well-known plots.


Afanasyev's tales have been reprinted many times, but only in our book are unique illustrations from several classic editions combined for the first time, including works by great artists such as I. Bilibin, V. Vasnetsov, B. Zvorikin, as well as rare works by E. Lissner, S. Solomko, A. Neruchiev, and other old masters of the Russian book school.