Based on a Russian folk tale. The hen Ryaba began to lay golden eggs. Grandfather and woman were scared - suddenly dashing people would covet their wealth. And for good reason! The Tsar himself and his general Kaban had been keeping an eye on the wealthy family for a long time. The greedy Tsar put the grandfather and woman in prison, and locked Ryaba in a cage in the palace. The prisoners decided to escape from the palace!.. This fairy tale shows children that gold will never replace the warmth and help of a friend. Envy and an exorbitant passion for profit lead the Tsar and his general Kaban to severe punishment. A dynamic plot in Russian folk style with touches of modernity will interest children and their parents. The fairy tale contains ditties, a balalaika and good fairy-tale humor.