Russian Stories

Witches and magic from the land of snow and ice.

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    The Firebird and the Grey Wolf!

    The firebird prince and princess

    The classic Russian fairy story of a Prince who goes in search of the mystical and wonderful firebird or yar-bird.

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    The Wise Girl and the Riddles

    wise girl

    Two peasants are arguing about who owns a foal. A rich widow claims that her cart gave birth to it. Her poor neighbour is sure that his mare is the mother and the foal belongs to him. The poor man’s wise daughter helps him win the dispute, by solving some subtle riddles.

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    The Boy Who Spoke to the Birds

    The Boy Who Spoke to the Birds

    A story from Russia about a boy who who could speak to the birds and who proved homself to be an excellent son.

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    Sadko

    A musical story from Russia. Sadko famed for his beautiful singing voice and his skill on the gusli, a wooden instrument shaped like a wing. His music won the favour of Tsar Morskoi, the Lord of the Sea, who brought him great fortune… and trouble followed.

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    Baba Yaga – A Scary Story for Halloween

    Vasilisa and witch

    A SCARY STORY for Halloween. Baba Yaga is one of the most famous and frightening witches in all literature. She lives in a strange hut on hens legs. Vasilissa, a young girl, is sent to visit her.