Think and guess. Russian folk riddles. The book of Russian folk riddles from the 19th-20th centuries includes the most characteristic examples of this genre. V. I. Dal wrote that a riddle is "a metaphor or hints, indirect speech, a riddle, a brief metaphorical description of an object offered for solving." With their help, folk knowledge was passed down from generation to generation. In short, colorful, and intriguing questions about everything in the world, wisdom and experience are gathered. Children are always interested in searching for answers together with their parents, as riddles imply a peculiar dialogue: one poses the riddle, the other guesses. The process itself and the accompanying discussions are engaging and provide correct reasoning patterns and new life experiences. Happy reading!
