"Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf" is one of the most famous folk tales. Since time immemorial, it has been retold in various forms across the lands now known as Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. As is often the case in folklore, the plot of the tale changed as it was passed from mouth to mouth. It is believed that there are 30 variants of "Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf" in Russian folklore, 19 in Ukrainian, and 6 in Belarusian. Writer Anna Gurova and artist Anton Lomaev offer their own version of the tale, retelling it in their own unique way. Anton Lomaev's colorful illustrations invite readers to guess where Elena the Beautiful, Tsar Dalmat, and Tsar Afron live, and to see the echoes of the architecture of the Faraway Kingdom in the cities of Ancient Rus. And, of course, to experience all the adventures along with the characters of the tale. The Firebird steals golden apples, and Ivan Tsarevich sets off on a quest to find it in the lands far, far away...
