Heroes of Russian Epics

When did heroes appear in Russia? Who guarded the boundary between worlds on the banks of the Puchai River? And is it possible to become a hero without a sword and to win not with strength, but with intellect and talent? In this book, you will learn about the heroes of Russian epics — brave men, cunning ones, and defenders. Together with them, you will travel from Kyiv and the trading Novgorod to the Holy Mountains and the marine kingdom — following the footsteps of Dobrynya Nikitich, Sadko, Ilya Muromets, Alyosha Popovich, and women warriors — and discover how our ancestors wanted to see their heroes.