Tag Archives: russian

Whose is the Sun? – Averenkov

Posted on December 14, 2019 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Whose is the Sun? by Yuri Averenkov. About the book The book narrates the story of a pup and a chick who start to play and end up as friends. As in … Continue reading →

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Vasilisa the Beautiful – Russian Fairy Tales

Posted on December 5, 2019 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Beautiful Vasilisa: Russian Fairy Tales. Vasilisa the Beautiful is a well known Russian folktale. About the book The book is a collection of sixteen fairy tales from Russia. They include stories of … Continue reading →

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Masha And The Bear – Irina Zheleznova

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the book Masha and the Bear translated by Irina Zheleznova. The amazing drawings in the book are by Evgeny Rachev. The book was first published by Raduga Publishers in 1965, this scan is from the third … Continue reading →

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Jug With Gold Coins: A Moldovian Folk Tale – Grigore Botezatu

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see another children’s illustrated storybook: Jug With Gold Coins Moldovian Fairy Tale by Grigore Botezatu. The book is about three brothers who are told by their dying father about a treasure buried in their farm. The … Continue reading →

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The Stolen Sun – Kornei Chukovsky

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the illustrated children’s book The Stolen Sun by Kornei Chukovsky. In the book, a crocodile steals the Sun, which is then brought back by a bear. The book is beautifully illustrated: The book was translated … Continue reading →

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Sister Fox And The Rolling Pin

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the children’s illustrated book titled Sister Fox And The Rolling Pin based on a Russian folk tale translated by Michelle MacGrath. As usual, the book is lavishly and beautifully illustrated. Here are some snippets: The book … Continue reading →

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The Little Humpbacked Horse – Yershov

Posted on May 5, 2018 by The Mitr

In this post, we will see the children’s book The Little Humpbacked Horse by P. Yershov. This is an illustrated children’s book set in verse with some amazing drawings. The book was translated from the Russian by Louis Zellikoff and was published … Continue reading →

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Kutkha – The Raven

Posted on February 2, 2017 by The Mitr

In this post we will see another book on fairy-tales titled Kutkha The Raven This is a book of folk tales and fables of the peoples of the Soviet Far North, the Chukchi Nentsi, Eskimos and others, in which all … Continue reading →

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A Mountain Of Gems: Fairy Tales of the Peoples of the Soviet Land

Posted on January 27, 2017 by The Mitr

In this post we will see a story collection for children. A Mountain Of Gems: Fairy Tales of the Peoples of the Soviet Land.   Many different peoples live in this huge country, each with their own habits and traditions, … Continue reading →

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