Today's story of winter comes from Russia and tells the heartbreaking tale of a childless couple and their young snow maiden.
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Ep. 926 - The Miser - A Russian Folktale
'The Miser' is the story that convinced me to tell these Russian tales this week. It's the story of how the rich stay rich.
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Ep. 924 - The Three Copecks - A Russian Folktale
In the first of three stories from Russia this week, 'The Three Copecks', we meet a young orphan who gains riches by hard work and a good wife by his piety.
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Ep. 890 - The Léshy - A Russian Folktale
For our final story from Russia this week we meet a Léshy, a creature with a propensity for abducting children.
Ep. 888 - Friday - A Russian Folktale
This week we're returning to one of my favorite books - "Russian Fairy Tales: A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore" beginning with a story about what happens when you work on Friday.
Ep. 875 - Two Out of the Knapsack - A Russian Folktale
'Two Out of the Knapsack' is a Russian version of 'The Ass, The Table, and The Stick' and stars my favorite version of the "old woman/wife" character ever.
Ep. 874 - Thomas Berennikov - A Russian Folktale
'Thomas Berennikov' is a Russian hero in the mold of 'The Brave Little Tailor'.
Ep. 873 - The Woman-Accuser - A Russian Folktale
In 'The Woman-Accuser' an old man holds onto his treasure by really knowing his wife, and thinking at least two steps ahead.
Ep. 832 - Princess Helena the Fair - A Russian Folktale
Our final story from Russia this week, 'Princess Helena the Fair', shows how important it is to honor one’s final wishes.
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Ep. 831 - Woe - A Russian Folktale
The Russian folktale of 'Woe' is a story about just how far the personification of woe is willing to go in order to drive you to ruin.
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