I. Duykova

How to Become a Human Being

A demon, sick of sin's monotony, asks a priest for instructions on how to become good. Based on the motives of L. Andreev's story The Rules of Kindness.

A Fairy Tale About A Little Thing

A little girl is told a fairy tale about a little bug who doesn't know what she should do with her life as she explores the big, wondrous world. Based on the story by Dmitriy Mamin-Sibiryak.

The Master of the Winds

Based on a Nenets fairy tale about how the Master of the Winds punished a greedy sister and helped a kind one.

At the Pike's Behest

The tale about a magic fish that too literally understands the wishes of lazy fool.

The Stash in grass

Based on the tale by Pavel Bazhov. It was under serfdom. Once there was an orphan Ustya, her late father worked with the malachite. It was rumored that he was a secret stash hidden in the grass. The smart girl was outwitted stupid clerk and greedy lady, who is still looking for a hiding place.

The Jump

Based on the story of the same name by L. N. Tolstoy.