Russian Fairy Tales by Alexander Afanasyev – Vintage Soviet Folklore Book, USSR 1982

Russian Fairy Tales – Alexander Afanasyev | Vintage Soviet Edition, 1982

Explore the rich tradition of Russian folklore with this authentic Soviet edition of Narodnye Russkie Skazki (Russian Folk Tales), published in Moscow in 1982.

Collected by Alexander Afanasyev, one of the most influential figures in Russian folklore studies, this substantial 576-page volume brings together traditional fairy tales, magical stories and animal fables.

The collection reflects centuries of Russian oral storytelling, preserving narratives about enchanted worlds, clever animals, supernatural encounters and traditional folk wisdom.

A Beautiful Vintage Soviet Edition

The book features an attractive burgundy hardcover with gold lettering and decorative ornamentation.

Inside, readers will discover traditional Russian folk tales accompanied by black-and-white illustrations.

The volume also includes an introductory essay about Alexander Afanasyev and his contributions to folklore studies.

Book Information

Title: Народные русские сказки
English title: Russian Folk Tales
Collector: Alexander N. Afanasyev
Publisher: Pravda
Published: Moscow, USSR, 1982
Pages: 576
Language: Russian
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrations: Black and white
Introduction: V. Anikin
Illustrator: N. Kaminsky

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear to the hardcover and natural yellowing of the pages. Please examine the photographs carefully.

A distinctive addition to collections of Russian literature, Slavic folklore, Soviet books and traditional fairy tales.