Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf

"Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf" — one of the most famous folk tales. Since time immemorial, it has been retold in various versions in the lands now called Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. As is often the case in folklore, the plot of the tale has changed, passing from mouth to mouth. It is believed that there are 30 versions of "Ivan Tsarevich and the Gray Wolf" in Russian folklore, 19 — in Ukrainian, and 6 — in Belarusian. Writer Anna Gurova and artist Anton Lomayev offer their own version of the tale, retelling it in their own way.
Colorful illustrations by Anton Lomayev invite readers to guess where Elena the Beautiful, Tsar Dalmat, and Tsar Afron live, to see the interplay of architecture from the Three-Headed Kingdom with the cities of Ancient Russia. And of course, together with the heroes of the tale, experience all the adventures. The Firebird steals golden apples, and Ivan Tsarevich sets out in search of her across nine lands...