About Fedot the Archer, the Dashing Young Fellow

In front of you is an amazing work where almost every line is suitable for quoting. Written back in Soviet times, it still hasn’t lost its relevance. It’s a fairy tale for adults, but there’s nothing boring or dull in it; there are no deep moral lessons or fantastic fantasies. “The Tale of Fedot…” is a real kind fairy tale—with Baba Yaga and a king, with Marusya and Fedot. A sparkling satire mixed with Russian folklore makes you laugh again and again. Of course, there are moments in this fairy tale that mock purely Soviet realities, but there are also many eternal, always relevant themes.

The undeniable advantage of this audiobook is that it is read by the author himself. His acting work, the ability to transform into his characters almost instantly and to emphasize what is most important— all of that is truly admirable. Listening to “The Tale of Fedot…” lifts your mood and makes for an excellent way to relax. Simple rhymes sink deep into your memory and, no doubt, will later color gray everyday life with the immortal humor of these witty poems.