Old Peter’s Russian Tales (1916) is a charming collection of Russian folk stories retold by Arthur Ransome, best known today as the author of the Swallows and Amazons series. Ransome lived in Russia and had a deep affection for its folk tradition; his retellings frame the stories within the warm conceit of an old peasant storyteller entertaining his grandchildren on winter evenings.
Ideal for readers of all ages who want an introduction to Russian folklore in a warm and readable form, this public-domain classic is freely available as an EPUB download.