Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev is one of the best-known researchers of Russian folklore—tales, customs, and beliefs. The Russian folk tales he collected and retold are a source of authentic, living Russian language: they revive the foundations of Russian traditions and ways of thinking. In addition, the fairy tales presented on the site will help adults and children, through unusual and fascinating adventures of fairy-tale heroes, learn what good and evil are, what diligence, loyalty, love, and faith mean.
Contents:
001 The Tale of the Silver Saucer and the Pouring Apple
002 Marya Morevna
003 The Sea King and Vasilisa the Wise
004 Night Dances
005 A Prophetic Dream
006 Zorka, Vechorka, and Polunočka