Russian Land in Legends and Tales

Legends and tales about Russian land, retold and adapted for younger primary school children, help them touch ancient customs and rituals of the peoples of Russia.

The book expands students’ knowledge of their homeland: its nature, rich culture, history, and unique folk creativity reflected in legends and tales. Familiar phenomena of the surrounding world that children see every day are explained through the lens of pagan ideas and Orthodox tradition, helping them understand how, over thousands of years, people made sense of the structure and laws of the world.

Reading and discussing these texts develop curiosity, support interest in the past, and foster respect for the traditions and rituals of the peoples living in Russia. The legends and tales are presented with consideration for the age-related features of perception and speech of younger primary school students.

The book can be used in elementary school, in grades 5–6 of middle school, and for family reading.