Alexander Nikolaevich Afanasyev (1826–1871) was the Russian counterpart to the Brothers Grimm — the scholar who systematically collected and published the folk tales of the Russian people, preserving a rich oral tradition in print. His collections are the foundation of Slavic folklore studies and the source for countless stories that have enchanted readers and inspired artists ever since.
Featuring Baba Yaga, Ivan the Fool, the Firebird, and many other beloved figures, this free EPUB download brings the essential Russian folk tradition to your device in a handsome public-domain edition.