Bylinas

This collection opens the doors to the magical and heroic world of ancient Russian literature. Here you will meet Volga and Mikula — the most ancient heroes, learn about the exploits of Ilya Muromets, Dobrynya Nikitich, and Alyosha Popovich, hear the ringing of swords, the rumble of the earth under hooves, and the echoes of battles.
In front of you is not just tales, but a spiritual portrait of the people, their dreams, fears, and hopes. The bylinas of Kyiv and Novgorod, tragedies and victories, sparkling humor, treacherous villains, and honest warriors.
The book is suitable for reading by the whole family and in literature classes. A special dictionary at the end will help understand ancient words and expressions.