Golden Sheep, The The Golden Sheep 0
Золотая овечка
Zolotaya ovechka
1985 – 00:09:25 – kk, ruKazakh, Russian – Kazakhfilm95Kazakhfilm – Mukanova TamaraMukanova Tamara482
6, 20Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Surrealism/dream-logic – 3cutout
6.37 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A little girl visits the Mistress of the Sky in her dreams to help her grandmother find her lost sheep. Based on a Kazakh folk tale.

Heart of a Beast, The The Heart of a Beast 0
Сердце зверя
Serdtse zverya
2006 – 00:13:18 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Sokolov AndreySokolov Andrey201
6, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), War & battles – 10digital 2D
2.86 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Mountain of Gems, Eus₂, Niffiwan₂), Esperanto (unknown⭳ – by Audvide), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Dutch (unknown⭳ – by Eus), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan₃)

If a man has a kind and pure heart, he will always stay a man, though he may look like a beast. Based on an Amur fairy tale. S4E1.

Horned Khan, The The Horned Khan 0
Рогатый хан
Rogatyy khan
2009 – 00:13:20 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Gordeyev SergeyGordeyev Sergey40
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 10, 2digital 2D, drawn (cel)
5.20 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Aleksandr₂, Mountain of Gems₂), English (needs_work⭳ – by Mountain of Gems), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A cruel khan makes people disappear. But everything changes when he tries it on one brave young man. Based on a story of the Kalmyks, the only European Mongolian nation. S06E05

How a Boy Saved His City How a Boy Saved His City 0
Как мальчик спас свой город
Kak malchik spas svoy gorod
2018 – 00:05:02 – ruRussian – Kyrgyzfilm164Kyrgyzfilm – Abdykerimov DaniyarAbdykerimov Daniyar558
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 4puppet
10.08 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

When a khan threatens to destroy a city, only a crafty boy has the wit to save it. Based on a Kyrgyz folk tale.

How the Fox Judged the Wolf How the Fox Judged the Wolf 0
Как лиса волка судила
Kak lisa volka sudila
1989 – 00:10:04 – ruRussian – Belarusfilm21Belarusfilm – Volchek IgorVolchek Igor211
2, 6Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
6.18 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Aleksandr₂, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Aleksandr, Eus₂)

A wolf gate-crashes a wedding... After a Belorusian folk tale, although the decay of the Soviet Union at the time shows through the pores of this depiction of the tale.

How the Serpent Was Cheated How the Serpent Was Cheated 0
Как обманули змея
Kak obmanuli zmeya
2004 – 00:13:16 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Kuznetsov AndreyKuznetsov Andrey511
2, 6, 13Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera – 10digital 2D
1.95 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus), English (good⭳ – by Mountain of Gems, Niffiwan), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Curucuta), Russian (unknown⭳ – by bublik), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)

A snake steals the eggs of two ravens, but they decide to outsmart it. A folk tale of the Nivkh people (who live on the northern pacific island of Sakhalin) about how the snake lost his legs. S02E06

Imp's Tricks, The The Imp's Tricks 0
Проделки чертёнка
Eshmakunas oinebi, Prodelki chertyonka
1979 – 00:09:29 – ruRussian – Georgia Film88Georgia Film – Samsonadze IosifSamsonadze Iosif470
2, 6, 10Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
1.52 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

An imp plays a trick upon a greedy judge. Based on Georgian folklore and the work of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani.

Interpretation of Dreams, The The Interpretation of Dreams  ❤
Толкование сновидений
Tolkovaniye snovideniy
2004 – 00:13:37 – ruRussian – Pilot12Pilot – Tatarskiy Aleksandr, Telegin ValentinTatarskiy Aleksandr, Telegin Valentin11, 349
2, 6Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 10digital 2D
8.00 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Mountain of Gems₃), English (ok⭳ – by Mountain of Gems), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Curucuta), Russian (unknown⭳ – by bublik), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Mountain of Gems)

A Tatar fairy tale: A khan has a dream and wants to know what it means. S01E04

Jabzha Jabzha  ❤
Джябжа
Dzhyabzha
1938 – 00:11:42 – ruRussian – Lenfilm47Lenfilm – Pashchenko MstislavPashchenko Mstislav179
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
1.34 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Vlad Vlad₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Adaptation of a Nanai fairy tale about a little girl and her animal friends who ran away from a cruel old hag to the moon. That's why there are spots on the moon.

Jirtdan Jirtdan 0
Cırtdan
Cirtdan
1969 – 00:10:25 – azAzeri – Azerbaijanfilm128Azerbaijanfilm – Efendiyev YalchinEfendiyev Yalchin498
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 3cutout
1.03 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by vertovfan, ?₂)

Despite his small stature, a child uses his cunning nature to defeat the "div" – a large, hairy, child-eating monster – and lead himself and his brothers to safety. Based on an Azeri folk tale. One of the first Azeri animated films.

Kele Kele 0
Келе
Kele
1988 – 00:06:49 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aldashin Mihail, Pedmanson PehepAldashin Mihail, Pedmanson Pehep110, 127
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 8paint
0.00 ws

The Kele is an evil spirit in Chukchi folklore. Features Chukchi folk music.

Khelom's Customs Khelom's Customs  ❤
Хеломские обычаи
Helomskiye obychai
2005 – 00:04:45 – ruRussian – SHAR School-Studio17SHAR School-Studio – Litmanovich IrinaLitmanovich Irina315
2, 6, 10Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – 3cutout
2.49 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Seth Graham, Niffiwan₃), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by ?), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella)

A Jewish town has a mouse problem. Based on a poem by Ovsey Driz.

Kova the Blacksmith Kova the Blacksmith 0
Кузнец Кова
Kuznets Kova
1987 – 00:10:05 – ruRussian – Tajikfilm136Tajikfilm – Mansurhojaev MunavarMansurhojaev Munavar458
7, 6, 11, 10, 21Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), War & battles – 3, 9, 12cutout, live-action, mixed
3.00 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A simple blacksmith rebels against the cruel king Zahhok. Adapted from the Persian epic poem "Sharnameh" by Ferdowsi (written in 977-1010).

Lame Foal, The The Lame Foal 0
Ақсақ құлан
Aksak Kulan
1968 – 00:09:37 – kkKazakh – Kazakhfilm95Kazakhfilm – Haydarov AmenHaydarov Amen270
6, 8, 22, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), History, Serious, War & battles – 2drawn (cel)
0.47 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Syilmaz, Eus₃), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by Syilmaz)

Genghis Khan's son sneaks off to hunt, and tragedy follows. An early cartoon from Kazakhstan.

Lame Foal, The The Lame Foal 0
Ақсақ құлан
Aksak Kulan
2003 – 00:12:35 – wl(wordless) – Kazakhfilm95Kazakhfilm – Danenov ZhakenDanenov Zhaken273
6, 22, 20, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic, War & battles – 10, 9digital 2D, live-action
0.00 ws

Genghis Khan's son goes off to hunt, and tragedy follows. Based on a Kazakh folk tale.

Legend of Parvana Lake, The The Legend of Parvana Lake 0
Փարվանա
Parvana
1970 – 00:13:06 – hyArmenian – Armenfilm4Armenfilm – Podpomogov ValentinPodpomogov Valentin113
6, 10, 17, 20Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
1.66 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Paravani Lake (ფარავნის ტბა, Pʰaˈravnis Tʰba) is an ancient volcanic crater between Georgia and Armenia. Its hydrology is maintained by the river of the same name. Hence the story of Hovhannes Tumanyan. Through it, folk wisdom wants to explain what is truly the most precious thing in the world.

Lovely Fatma Lovely Fatma 0
Göyçək Fatma
Goychek Fatma
1988 – 00:42:37 – azAzeri – Azerbaijanfilm128Azerbaijanfilm – Mammadov NazimMammadov Nazim578
6, 13Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Musical/Opera – 3, 2cutout, drawn (cel)
4.44 ws – Subtitles: English (unknown⭳ – by Feyza, Ipek)

An animated opera, and the only Azeri feature-length animated film made during the Soviet Union.

Lur-Da-Lur Lur-Da-Lur 0
Լուր-դա-լուր
Lur-da-lur
1972 – 00:08:03 – hyArmenian – Armenfilm4Armenfilm – Podpomogov ValentinPodpomogov Valentin113
6, 10, 17, 22Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Serious – 2drawn (cel)
1.45 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, parizani), Russian (unknown⭳ – by alex.n42)

A rich father doesn't want his daughter to marry a goat shepherd. Based on Vrtanes Papazyan's story.

Magic Mirror, The The Magic Mirror 0
Волшебное зеркало
Volshebnoye zerkalo
1990 – 00:07:44 – wl(wordless) – Kazakhfilm95Kazakhfilm – Bekishev G., Moldabekov I.Bekishev G., Moldabekov I.271, 272
2, 6Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
0.00 ws

After a giant steals a valuable pelt through a magic mirror, a man journeys to battle him and get it back.

Magic Pipe, The The Magic Pipe  ❤
Волшебная свирель
Volshebnaya svirel
1998 – 00:49:34 – ruRussian – AF Centre, F.A.F. Entertainment174, 175AF Centre, F.A.F. Entertainment – Tumelya MihailTumelya Mihail75
6, 10, 17, 22, 21Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Serious, War & battles – 2, 9, 12, 7, 4drawn (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.

Magic Treasure Chest, The The Magic Treasure Chest 0
Волшебный клад
Volshebnyy klad
1950 – 00:19:20 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Babichenko DmitriyBabichenko Dmitriy92
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
4.54 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Lemicnor₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Niffiwan₃)

After the courageous and fair shepherd Bair rescues a magic bird from the claws of a black vulture, it rewards him with a magic treasure chest. Based on Buryat-Mongolian folklore.

Monster from the North, The The Monster from the North 0
Põhja konn
Pohja konn
1959 – 00:18:11 – et, ruEstonian, Russian – Tallinnfilm30Tallinnfilm – Tuganov ElbertTuganov Elbert305
6, 10Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities) – 4puppet
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.

Niko and Nikora Niko and Nikora 0
ნიკო და ნიკორა, Нико и Никора
Nik’o da Nik’ora, Niko i Nikora
1954 – 00:17:42 – ka, ruGeorgian, Russian – Georgia Film88Georgia Film – Chmutov Grigoriy, Hintibidze ArkadiyChmutov Grigoriy, Hintibidze Arkadiy362, 304
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 2drawn (cel)
3.00 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Lemicnor₂, Lursmani1₂, Niffiwan₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Lemicnor, Eus₂)

The adventures of a boy and his oxen, based on a Georgian fairy tale.

North Dragon North Dragon 0
Põhja Konn, Põhjakonn
Pohja konn
2007 – 00:14:29 – en, etEnglish, Estonian – Nukufilm144Nukufilm – Unt RihoUnt Riho382
6, 10, 17, 22Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), Literature (Rus./USSR minorities), Romance, Serious – 9, 12, 4live-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.

Nuk Nuk 0
Нюк
Nyuk
2013 – 00:13:04 – ruRussian – VGIK40VGIK – Yarin PhilippYarin Philipp347
4, 6Domestic life, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 3, 10cutout, digital 2D
0.99 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Two brothers from the lands of the reindeer herders have a shared childhood but follow two very different paths as they get older. Based on folk tales of the far north.