Literature (Rus./USSR minorities)
Adaptations of the literature of Non-Russian, Non-East Slavic peoples whose native land is within the borders of Russia or the former Soviet Union
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Results per page: Total results: 41 listed out of 42 in database (1 films still need English subtitles).
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The Magic Pipe ❤
Волшебная свирель
Volshebnaya svirel
1998 – 00:49:34 – Russian – AF Centre, F.A.F. Entertainment – Tumelya Mihail
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Serious, War & battles – drawn (cel), live-action, mixed, powder, puppet
3.61 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Don Medina), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A magical fairy tale based on the Ossetian national epos that tells us about the rivalry of strength and art, ancient evil and kind magic, pride and anxious love. Two suitors apply for the hand of the king's daughter: a famous warrior and a simple shepherd.2025-06-302025-07-10 -
The Man is Stronger than the Fortress
Человек сильнее крепости
Chelovek silneye kreposti
1985 – 00:08:31 – Russian – Kyrgyzfilm – Zhumaliyev Bolotbek
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), War & battles – puppet
2.63 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A people beset by foes resolve to build a fortress wall to keep them out. Based on the poem by Zhoomart Bokonbayev.2025-06-162025-06-15 -
The Monster from the North
Põhja konn
Pohja konn
1959 – 00:18:11 – Estonian, Russian – Tallinnfilm – Tuganov Elbert
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – puppet
5.06 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan₂), Dutch (unknown⭳ – by Eus), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
A dragon threatens the country.2024-07-072021-09-12 -
North Dragon
Põhja Konn, Põhjakonn
Pohja konn
2007 – 00:14:29 – English, Estonian – Nukufilm – Unt Riho
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Serious – live-action, mixed, puppet
1.44 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by ?), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?)
With the help of Põrguneitsi, the mythological virgin of hell, a young man saves the world. When he later comes to understand that he has not changed anybody's attitude, he leads the world to ruin again. Based on the fairytale "Toad from the North" by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald. For adults.2023-12-172024-01-04 -
The Pot of Gold
Ոսկու կարասը
Vosku karase
1986 – 00:08:15 – Armenian – Armenfilm – Avakyan Elvira
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – drawn (cel)
7.46 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani)
A king's storyteller tells a tale about two men who find a jug of gold but can't divide it. They come to the king for a fair decision. Based on the Armenian tale by Hovhannes Tumanyan.2024-04-032024-04-02 -
Proving Ground ❤
Полигон
Poligon
1977 – 00:09:44 – English – Soyuzmultfilm – Petrov Anatoliy
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Politics, Sci-fi & space, Serious, War & battles – drawn (cel)
6.61 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by FBJ, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
A military scientist invites the high command to a demonstration of his new, advanced autonomous weapon system. Based on an anti-war military science fiction story by Sever Gansovsky.2023-11-302021-10-09 -
The Sage and the Donkey
Мудрец и осёл
Brdzeni da viri, Mudrets i osyol
1978 – 00:09:32 – Russian – Georgia Film – Samsonadze Iosif
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – drawn (cel)
2.55 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, george mezvrishvili₃), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, george mezvrishvili₃)
The story of a sage who travels on his donkey and gives people advice. Based on Georgian folklore and the texts of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani.2023-10-052023-02-16 -
Shuralye ❤
Шурале
Shurale
1987 – 00:09:26 – (wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm – Barinova Galina
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – drawn (cel)
0.00 ws
A wordless film about the Tatar forest spirit Şüräle, featuring traditional folk music. Based on the poem of the same name by Tatar writer Ghabdulla Tuqay.2021-02-12 -
The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish
Сказка о рыбаке и рыбке
Skazka o rybakye i rybkye
1937 – 00:29:03 – Russian – Mosfilm – Ptushko Aleksandr
Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – puppet
2.23 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wauhelly), English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan₃), French (unknown⭳ – by Aemaeth, Patri©k₂)
A poor old fisherman catches a talking fish. Based on the fairytale-poem by A. S. Pushkin.2021-09-042021-09-03 -
The Tale of the Very Lofty Fellow
Сказка об очень высоком человеке
Skazka ob ochen vysokom chelovekye
1983 – 00:09:17 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Shorina Nina
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – puppet
1.67 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan₂)
About a dreamer who was very tall and got in everyone's way. But one day his music awakened a sense of beauty in the townspeople. Based on a story by Soviet Jewish writer Ovsey Driz.2025-06-302025-06-30 -
Three Lakes of Deepest, Darkest Blue
Три синих-синих озера малинового цвета
Tri sinikh-sinikh ozera malinovogo tsveta
1981 – 00:08:08 – Russian – Armenfilm, Gosteleradio USSR – Saakyants Robert
Comedy, Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Surrealism/dream-logic – drawn (cel)
6.90 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Mr. Icon)
Based on the story "The Fibbing Hunter" by O. Tumanyan.2009-12-262021-01-06 -
Transformation
Превращение
Prevrashcheniye
1969 – 00:10:19 – Russian – Kazakhfilm – Chugunov Viktor
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), NSFW / 18+, Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic, War & battles – cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
2.53 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
When a wise man fails to deal with a flea, it starts a chain of events that leads to the destruction of his city.2024-02-112023-12-07 -
Tsuna and Tsrutsuna ❤
წუნა და წრუწუნა, Цуна и Цруцуна
Tsuna da Tsrutsuna, Tsuna i Tsrutsuna
1955 – 00:20:07 – Georgian – Georgia Film – Hintibidze Arkadiy
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera, Romance, Sports, War & battles – drawn (cel)
7.79 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, Otar Magaldadze₂, Zhurka75₂), English (needs_work⭳ – by Otar Magaldadze), Georgian (unknown⭳ – by Otar Magaldadze), Russian (unknown⭳ – by gbakh, Niffiwan₃)
A young lad fancies a girl but his old master wants her for himself. Based on a work by Georgian writer Avksenty Tsagareli.2022-02-082022-02-04 -
Unlucky Panos
Ձախորդ Փանոս
Dzakhord Panos
1980 – 00:09:42 – Armenian – Armenfilm – Galstyan Stepan
Comedy, Domestic life, Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – drawn (cel)
5.14 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani), Russian (good⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan)
A man named Panos is extremely unlucky due to his extreme stupidity. Based on the story by Hovhannes Tumanyan.2024-04-122024-04-08 -
A Wedding of Jays ❤
ჩხიკვთა ქორწილი, Свадьба соек
Chxikvta qorwili, Svadba soyek
1957 – 00:19:16 – Georgian, Russian – Georgia Film – Hintibidze Arkadiy
Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance – drawn (cel)
5.09 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Асса Радонич, Niffiwan₃), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Асса Радонич, Eus₃)
A traditional Georgian wedding ceremony (of two jays) is interrupted by a mean-spirited crow and a hungry fox. Based on the story by Vazha Pshavela.2022-02-082022-02-08 -
Word of Honour
Честное слово
Chestnoye slovo
1978 – 00:09:39 – Russian – Ekran – Novogrudskaya Marianna
Domestic life, Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – puppet
5.76 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina)
Based on Panteleyev’s tale about a boy who wouldn’t leave his post after he gave his word.2020-09-182021-01-19















