The great collector of Russian folk tales, Alexander Afanasyev, left a grandiose legacy. This collection presents all the most famous Afanasyev tales dedicated to magical adventures. In the enchanted kingdom live Ivan Tsarevich and Elena the Wise, Vasilisa the Beautiful and Koschey the Immortal, Marya Morevna and Baba Yaga - beloved heroes of many generations. This world is an inexhaustible source of inspiration for creativity. This is a classic of Russian folklore: scary, romantic, infinitely diverse. Here, good always triumphs over evil, and the most dizzying stories always end with a mountain. The gift edition is illustrated with masterpieces by Viktor Vasnetsov, Ivan Bilibin and other famous masters of book graphics. In this book lives the soul of Russia, its amulets, symbols and age-old wisdom. The publishing layout of the book is preserved in PDF A4 format.