The Russian Story Book

This work is a collection of folktales from Russia retold in a wonderfully entertaining way. It introduces the world to Russian myths/legends. The author writes about larger-than-life characters with horses that can effortlessly jump across rivers. The heroes of these tales are fond of feasts, drinking, and boasting, which appears to get them into tricky situations every time. Intriguing treasure rooms with red gold, silver, and seed pearls reoccur in these legends, filling the readers with curiosity. The stories introduce us to brave and wise legendary beings such as Ilya of Murom, Svyatogor, Falcon, The Hunter, who were all exceptional in their own unique way. It is full of beautiful illustrations that keep the readers engaged throughout.