Tales of the Russian Land

The book «Tales of the Russian Land» includes the most significant literary monuments of Ancient Russia — «Teaching» of Vladimir Monomakh, «Zadonshchina», «Prayer» of Daniil the Captive, and others. Alongside them are rare works such as «Tale of the Indian... Kingdom», «Legend of the City of Kitezh», «Tale of Solomon and Kitovras». The idea of the importance of Christianity for the fate of Russia unites such diverse works.
 
«Tales of the Russian Land» was retold for children by Irina Tokmakova — a children's writer, translator, and winner of the State Prize of Russia for works for children and youth. 
 
Magnificent illustrations that emphasize the beauty and poetic nature of Ancient Russian texts were drawn by the honored artist of Russia, Vice President of the Council on Children's Books Georgy Yudin. For middle school age.