soviet union

A high-ranking Soviet official tells of his life as a diplomat and a reluctant spy, and of life at the top of the Soviet power structure before defecting to the U.S.

A poor and foolish king marries off his three daughters to the Sun, the Moon, and the Raven and then tries to copy their special talents.

One of Dedoushka's turnips grows to such an enormous size that the whole family, including the dog, cat, and mouse, is needed to pull it up.

Ten folk tales, three fables, and several short sayings from old Russia that are still popular today.

The woodcarver carves a woman out of a tree, the tailor clothes her, the teacher teaches her to speak and think, and then each man claims she belongs to him.

Wanting a son, the old man and woman make a clay pot boy who comes to life and begins eating everything in sight.

Because he wants to keep the pot of gold he found, Ivan must outwit the lord of the manor who wants the gold for himself.

A collection of brief tales, riddles, and fables from various parts of Russia.

Caterina and Pavel's wish for a child is fulfilled when the snowgirl Pavel makes in the yard comes alive.