Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic)
Adaptations of the folklore and myths of East Slavs: Russians, Ukrainians and Belorussians.
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Results per page: Total results: 175 listed out of 176 in database (1 films still need English subtitles).
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The Goat Musician
Козёл-музыкант
Kozyol-muzykant
1954 – 00:09:59 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Dyozhkin Boris
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
2.84 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Vissashpa₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Vissashpa, Eus₂, Niffiwan₃)
A goat-composer suffering writer's block follows advice to use a melody given to him. He doesn't realise that it's a well known children's song about a little grey goat allowed to walk in the woods and then eaten by wolves...2024-03-152024-03-15 -
The Goat-Kid
Козлёнок
Kozlyonok
1961 – 00:09:58 – (wordless), Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov Roman
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
0.00 ws
Based on a well-known song about an old woman and her goat-kid. The little kid walks in the forest during the rain and he finds himself on a desert isle. He asks the pig to help him but she refuses. The wolfs want to eat him but the wood inhabitants help him.2024-02-02 -
Golden Ears of Wheat
Золотые колосья
Zolotyye kolosya
1958 – 00:19:52 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Aristov Leonid, Hodatayeva Olga
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
5.48 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina, Eus₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Soyuzmultfilm, Olesya₂), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
Based on a Belarusian folk tale about hardworking orphans and a greedy miller, and about how a Rooster and the Wind helped the children grow a rich harvest and punish the miller.2024-09-272021-02-02 -
Golden Eggs
Золотые яйца
Zolotyye yaytsa
2013 – 00:08:02 – (wordless), Russian – Gubernia – Shepilova Anna
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Politics – digital 2D
3.02 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A gloomy version of the Russian fairy tale about the speckled hen who laid a golden egg. The action is moved to Soviet Russia of the 1920s.2023-08-112023-08-11 -
The Great Turnip
Репка
Repka
1936 – 00:11:45 – Russian – Mosfilm – Mokil Sarra
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – mixed, puppet
2.82 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)
One day, an old man planted a turnip. It grew really, really big, and he couldn't pull it out on his own. Based on the Russian folk tale. Artistic supervisor: A. Ptushko.2022-03-222022-03-21 -
The Greedy Miller's Wife
Жадная мельничиха
Zhadnaya melnichiha
2004 – 00:13:15 – Russian – Pilot – Fedoseyeva Milana
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – digital 2D
5.63 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Eus, Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Russian (unknown⭳ – by bublik), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)
A greedy miller's wife becomes envious of their poor neighbor's spotted hen and steals it, leading to unforeseen trouble. A Ukrainian fairy tale. S02E022024-01-092024-01-09 -
The Hedgehog and the Girl
Ёжик и девочка
Yozhik i devochka
1988 – 00:07:53 – Russian – Kievnauchfilm – Grachyova Alla
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
3.46 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by milf2010, Niffiwan), Ukrainian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
There was a little girl who became friends with a hedgehog. The hedgehog often caused trouble for the girl, but she learned to accept his friendship anyway.2025-06-072024-07-18 -
Heron and Crane ❤
Цапля и журавль
Tsaplya i zhuravl
1974 – 00:10:05 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Norshteyn Yuriy
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Romance – cutout
3.05 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus), Esperanto (unknown⭳ – by Audvide), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by ?, zaza₂), Italian (unknown⭳ – by Paola Gallucio), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mustafa), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by marija, myladh, newmarko₃), Ukrainian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
A troubled romance between two birds. Based on the Russian folk tale as told by Vladimir Dal.2023-12-182021-03-04 -
The Hornet
Шерстень
Shersten
2010 – 00:01:27 – Russian – Toonbox – Bahurin Andrey
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Religion – digital 2D
8.01 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by nowlisten, Niffiwan₂)
A German factory owner who doesn't respect Russian holidays is taught a lesson.2021-07-052021-07-05 -
House Elf Adventures
Приключения домовёнка
Priklyucheniya domovyonka
1986 – 00:17:04 – Russian – Ekran – Zyablikova Aida
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – puppet
7.35 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Mr. Icon, Eus₂, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Hindi (unknown⭳ – by ?), Russian (unknown⭳ – by анониМ)
Baba Yaga decides to accept the services of a house elf.2023-02-242021-10-18 -
A House for Kuzya
Дом для Кузьки
Dom dlya Kuzki
1984 – 00:17:52 – Russian – Ekran – Zyablikova Aida
Comedy, Domestic life, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – puppet
6.53 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by анониМ)
A house elf moves into a modern apartment where a little girl takes a liking to him.2021-10-192021-10-19 -
How a Cossack Looked for Happiness
Как казак счастье искал
Kak kazak schastye iskal
1969 – 00:09:47 – (wordless) – Kievnauchfilm – Dakhno Vladimir
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
0.00 ws
A Cossack goes through various adventures in his quest to find a horse for himself.2022-04-18 -
How Brave Ivan Saved the Tsar's Daughter ❤
Как Иван-молодец царску дочку спасал
Kak Ivan-molodets tsarsku dochku spasal
1989 – 00:08:16 – (wordless) – Ekran, Gosteleradio USSR – Surikova Lidiya
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – cutout, mixed, puppet
1.14 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A brave youth must save a princess from a three-headed dragon, but he may need a little help...2010-03-052020-12-25 -
How Little Nina Became a Princess
Как Ниночка царицей стала
Kak Ninochka tsaritsey stala
1990 – 00:09:54 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Olifirenko Sergey
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – puppet
3.62 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Chapaev₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Chapaev)
The story of the friendship between a little girl and an old wolf. Adapted from the 1909 story by Nikolay Garin-Mihaylovskiy.2024-06-282024-06-27 -
How the Hedgehog and the Bear-Cub Changed the Sky
Как Ёжик и Медвежонок меняли небо, Як Їжачок та Ведмежа міняли небо
Kak Yozhik i Medvezhonok menyali nebo, Yak Yizhachok ta Vedmezha minyaly nebo
1985 – 00:10:00 – Russian, Ukrainian – Kievnauchfilm – Marchenkova Natalya
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
1.38 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), French (unknown⭳ – by Iryna Dmytrychyn), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Kozlov)
In an old attic, Bear and Hedgehog discover a picture of the sky. Unfolding it, they find themselves in a hot summer, then in a rainy autumn, then in a frosty winter, and in the mix they meet the characters of various fairy tales. A dreamy and phantasmagorical story about the search for harmony, adapted from the story by Sergey Kozlov.2023-11-202023-11-21 -
The Hunting Rifle
Охотничье ружьё
Ohotnichye ruzhyo
1948 – 00:10:04 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Davydov Roman, Sazonov Panteleymon
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – drawn (cel)
3.88 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A family of hares is evicted from their home by a fox, but then a hunter with a rifle comes along...2023-07-112023-07-11 -
If You Don't Like - Don't Listen ❤
Не любо - не слушай
Ne lyubo - ne slushay
1977 – 00:10:18 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Nosyrev Leonid
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – cutout, drawn (cel), mixed
7.46 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AxmxZ₂, prodisney.ru members₃)
Tall tales from the Russian far north, near the White Sea.2008-12-052020-12-20 -
The Insects' Christmas ❤
Рождество обитателей леса
Rozhdestvo obitateley lesa
1913 – 00:06:30 – Russian – A. Hanzhonkov and Co. – Starevich Ladislas
Christmas/New Year, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Misc. – puppet
1.96 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by masanpra), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)
Bugs and toys celebrate Christmas.2024-01-282024-01-27 -
The Insolent Goat ❤
Коза-дереза
Koza-dereza
1995 – 00:08:00 – Ukrainian – Kiev Studio of Animated Films – Smirnova Irina
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – paint
6.38 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), French (unknown⭳ – by Iryna Dmytrychyn), Russian (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃)
An insolent goat tricks a man into fighting with his family, then takes over the house of a hare, who calls on other forest animals to help get her out.2023-10-182020-12-18 -
The Iron Wolf ❤
Залізний вовк
Zaliznyy vovk
1999 – 00:09:41 – Ukrainian – Ukranimafilm – Marchenkova Natalya, Pedan Oleg
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – puppet, stop motion (3D)
7.42 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, alex.n42₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by alex.n42)
A tsar's son named Mishko is attacked by an invincible iron wolf in the wood. Based on Ukrainian folk tales.2022-12-022022-12-01 -
Ivan / Juan
Иван / Хуан
Ivan / Huan
2003 – 00:05:53 – (wordless) – Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Pilot – Arefyev Konstantin, Biryukov Stepan
Comedy, Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), NSFW / 18+, Romance – drawn (not cel)
0.00 ws
A Russian knight and a Spanish knight have different yet strangely parallel adventures. Includes some mild adult themes.2021-10-26 -
Ivashko and Baba Yaga
Ивашко и Баба-Яга
Ivashko i Baba-Yaga
1938 – 00:10:54 – Russian – Soyuzmultfilm – Brumberg Valentina, Brumberg Zinaida
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic) – drawn (cel)
4.75 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Alevtina₂, Niffiwan₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina, Eus₂), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)
Ivashko was a small fisherman. Once, Baba Yaga noticed him and decided to kidnap him. She forged a thin voice at the smith's and called Ivashko like his mother usually called him...2024-07-052021-02-21 -
Kolobok
Колобок
Kolobok
2006 – 00:19:56 – Russian – Classica Film Studio – Barbè Vladlen
Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic – digital 3D
4.99 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)
A "serious" adaptation of the traditional "Kolobok" folk tale ("The Gingerbread Man" in English-speaking countries). What happens when one goes through life running away from those one meets?2011-08-112020-12-25 -
Kolobok ❤
Колобок
Kolobok
2013 – 00:13:34 – Russian – Pilot – Karpova Marina, Nazarov Eduard
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – digital 2D, digital 3D, mixed
8.72 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan, Aleksandr₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Don Medina, Yefren), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)
A freshly-cooked doughball rolls away from home, and meets a hare, wolf, bear and fox who all want to eat him. Based on one of the most well-known Russian (and Slavic) folk tales. S08E052023-01-072023-01-07 -
Labyrinth 2
Лабиринт 2
Labirint 2
1992 – 00:09:47 – (wordless) – Belarusfilm – Dovnar Viktor, Suslova Y., Volchek Igor
Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – drawn (cel), drawn (not cel)
1.44 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)
Three shorts - "Branch" (Suslova), "Mozart and..." (Volchek), "The Last Hunt" (Dovnar). The final one is longer, and references the East Slavic folk tale about Koshei the Deathless.2022-04-172022-04-17






















