soviet union

Recounts the adventures of a young Jewish boy who is driven from his home by the German invasion, becomes a refugee in the Soviet Union, is separated from his family, and undergoes many hardships before enjoying a normal home again.

In mid-nineteenth century Russia, Mendel Cholinsky, a twelve-year-old Jewish boy tries to escape to America to avoid being taken into the Czar's army for twenty-five years of military service.

Four Russian folktales that are set in the framework of a fifth tale, The tale of Tsar Saltan, as told by a wise old cat.

A collection of fairy tales from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, including "God's Cockerel" and "Cinder Jack.".

A biography of the nineteenth-century composer with emphasis on his childhood and early musical training.

A cow's magic milk restores youth to her owners and brings back the happiness they had tragically lost.

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.

Not knowing the man he meets in the forest is the tsar, a young soldier discloses that he has deserted.

A young woman's love transforms a monster into a handsome prince in this retelling of a classic Russian folktale, a version of "Beauty and the Beast.".

A retelling of an old Russian tale of Alexis the king's archer, his beautiful and magical wife Olga, and their adventures.