This book is entirely dedicated to the folk tales of former Soviet Union republics which nowadays are independent states. Tales are the part of culture, traditions, customs and history of people who lives in this part of world. Many generations of children have been brought up by these glorious and magnificent tales. I hope that you and your children will enjoy them too.
In this comprehensive collection of classic Russian tales in English we meet both universal fairy-tale figures—thieves and heroes, kings and peasants, beautiful damsels and terrifying witches, enchanted children and crafty animals—and such uniquely Russian characters as Teryoshka, Baba Yaga, Prince Ivan, and the glorious Firebird. This book contains a collection of 55 tales culled from a centuries-old Russian storytelling tradition. They contain messages that help children to become wiser and better to recognize human values.