1 00:00:00,420 --> 00:00:03,240 Soyuzmultfilm 2 00:00:03,240 --> 00:00:06,660 Aleksandr Pushkin 3 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:11,700 The Tale of Tsar Saltan 4 00:00:11,700 --> 00:00:18,380 Screenplay, Direction & Art-direction Ivan Ivanov-Vano, Lev Milchin 5 00:00:19,460 --> 00:00:23,920 Camera: M. Druyan Music M. Meyerovish Sound B. Filchikov 6 00:00:24,420 --> 00:00:28,300 animators: Vladimir Krumin, Sergey Avramov, Victor Lihachyov, Marina Rogova, Nikolay Fedotov, Anatoliy Abarenov, Andrey Ignatenko, Vladimir Zarubin, 7 00:00:28,300 --> 00:00:30,480 Yuriy Meshcheryakov, Marina Voskanyants, Antonina Alyoshina, Aleksandr Panov 8 00:00:30,640 --> 00:00:35,820 voice artists: Mariya Vinogradova, Mihail Zimin, Roman Filippov, N. Boronina, A. Pokrovskaya, Lyudmila Ivanova, Anastasiya Zuyeva, Boris Novikov, 9 00:00:35,900 --> 00:00:37,900 Nikolai Grabbe, A. Zolotnitsky 10 00:00:38,060 --> 00:00:40,360 text is read by A. Leontyev 11 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:44,540 Background-art I. Troyanova Art - people in backgr. Marina Ignatenko montage Natalia Stepantseva 12 00:00:45,540 --> 00:00:48,600 Assistant Directors: R. Makarova, I. Litovskaya 13 00:00:49,320 --> 00:00:53,460 Art: T. Gerasimenko, G. Stepanenko, L. Alehina, Irina Svetlitsa, Igor Oleinikov, V. Maksimovich 14 00:00:53,460 --> 00:00:55,460 script editor Raisa Frichinskaya 15 00:00:55,460 --> 00:00:57,640 executive producer Liliana Monahova 16 00:01:36,759 --> 00:01:42,771 Winter-dear, with snow embossed... 17 00:01:42,891 --> 00:01:48,708 Snowy winter, sparkling frost... 18 00:01:49,540 --> 00:01:55,029 Snowy winter, sparkling frost... 19 00:01:55,678 --> 00:02:01,159 All the roads had long been lost... 20 00:02:02,348 --> 00:02:08,282 All the roads, and every track... 21 00:02:08,598 --> 00:02:11,200 Three fair maidens late one night 22 00:02:11,300 --> 00:02:13,970 Sat and spun by candle light. 23 00:02:14,196 --> 00:02:17,207 - Were our tsar to marry me, - 24 00:02:17,471 --> 00:02:19,585 Said the eldest of the three, 25 00:02:19,705 --> 00:02:22,629 - I would cook and I would bake 26 00:02:22,814 --> 00:02:25,553 Oh, what royal feasts I'd make. 27 00:02:25,881 --> 00:02:29,034 - Were our tsar to marry me, - 28 00:02:29,154 --> 00:02:31,205 Said the second of the three, 29 00:02:31,325 --> 00:02:34,148 - I would weave a cloth of gold 30 00:02:34,389 --> 00:02:37,166 Fair and wondrous to behold. 31 00:02:37,383 --> 00:02:39,525 - And if he would marry me, - 32 00:02:39,762 --> 00:02:42,086 Said the youngest of the three, 33 00:02:42,206 --> 00:02:46,826 - I would give our tsar an heir, Handsome, brave beyond compare. 34 00:02:47,039 --> 00:02:51,220 At these words the chamber-door Gently creaked – and lo, before 36 00:02:51,401 --> 00:02:56,120 These three maidens' very eyes 37 00:02:56,517 --> 00:02:59,493 Stood their tsar, to their surprise. 38 00:02:59,773 --> 00:03:03,827 - Greetings, maiden fair, - 39 00:03:03,947 --> 00:03:07,800 said he, - My tsaritsa you will be! 41 00:03:08,059 --> 00:03:11,240 See that you bear me a son, 42 00:03:11,364 --> 00:03:13,774 ...before next... 43 00:03:14,625 --> 00:03:16,699 ...September's done! 44 00:03:22,969 --> 00:03:25,184 As for you, fair sisters two, 45 00:03:25,304 --> 00:03:28,200 Leave your home without ado, 46 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:30,748 Leave your home and follow me, 47 00:03:30,982 --> 00:03:34,269 and your sister, bride to be: 48 00:03:34,792 --> 00:03:38,627 Royal weaver, YOU I'll make, 49 00:03:38,919 --> 00:03:41,662 YOU as Royal cook I'll take! - 50 00:04:05,107 --> 00:04:10,822 Then he lost no time nor tarried. That same evening he was married. 51 00:04:11,784 --> 00:04:15,816 Tsar Saltan and his young bride 52 00:04:16,025 --> 00:04:19,200 At the feast sat side by side 53 00:04:28,391 --> 00:04:32,808 - Hail Tsar Saltan! - Hail! 54 00:04:33,265 --> 00:04:37,036 - A kiss! - A kiss! 55 00:04:37,156 --> 00:04:40,971 - A kiss! - A kiss! 56 00:04:47,811 --> 00:04:52,143 - Glory! Glory! - Glory to Tsar Saltan! 57 00:05:12,148 --> 00:05:16,304 These were days of war's alarms. 58 00:05:25,976 --> 00:05:29,211 Ere he rode forth for the strife, 59 00:05:29,527 --> 00:05:31,691 Tsar Saltan embraced his wife, 60 00:05:31,899 --> 00:05:36,360 Bidding her to take good care Of herself and coming heir. 61 00:06:10,338 --> 00:06:12,770 While he battled on the field 62 00:06:13,132 --> 00:06:15,962 Forcing countless foes to yield, 63 00:06:16,160 --> 00:06:19,370 God gave unto her an heir - 64 00:06:19,580 --> 00:06:24,370 Lusty, large of limb, and fair 65 00:06:25,285 --> 00:06:30,707 Like a mother eagle, she guarded him most jealously; 66 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:34,520 She sends news of God's glad gift. 67 00:06:34,825 --> 00:06:37,335 To the Tsar, by rider swift. 68 00:06:43,894 --> 00:06:46,326 But the Royal cook, and weaver, 69 00:06:46,838 --> 00:06:49,593 And their mother, sly deceiver 70 00:06:49,838 --> 00:06:51,757 Sought to ruin her, so they... 71 00:06:51,820 --> 00:06:54,590 Had him kidnapped on the way. 73 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:18,130 - Your tsaritsa, sire, last night, 74 00:08:18,180 --> 00:08:21,590 was delivered of a... fright; 75 00:08:21,950 --> 00:08:25,296 Neither son nor daughter, nor 76 00:08:25,340 --> 00:08:28,440 Have we seen its like before. 77 00:08:48,603 --> 00:08:50,922 At these words, the royal sire 78 00:08:51,202 --> 00:08:53,381 Raved and raged in furious ire, 79 00:08:53,595 --> 00:08:56,260 - Hang that messenger! - roared he, 80 00:08:56,424 --> 00:08:59,030 - Hang him on the nearest tree! - 81 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:22,200 But, relenting, spared him, and 82 00:09:22,420 --> 00:09:25,140 Sent him back with this command: 83 00:09:26,043 --> 00:09:29,861 - From all hasty steps refrain 84 00:09:30,140 --> 00:09:32,720 Till the Tsar comes home again. 85 00:12:07,699 --> 00:12:09,539 - Heh-heh-heh! 86 00:12:23,908 --> 00:12:27,827 - The Tsar instructs his boyars 87 00:12:28,285 --> 00:12:31,864 To act in haste on his ukaz: 88 00:12:32,237 --> 00:12:35,733 Have the queen and have her spawn 89 00:12:35,940 --> 00:12:41,420 Drowned in secret ere the dawn. 90 00:13:08,102 --> 00:13:11,799 Grieving for their monarch's heir, 91 00:13:12,115 --> 00:13:16,093 For the mother young and fair, Solemnly the Tsar's boyars 92 00:13:16,213 --> 00:13:19,423 Told the queen of this ukaz, 93 00:13:19,660 --> 00:13:23,050 Of the cruel doom which fate 94 00:13:23,300 --> 00:13:26,163 So unkindly had in wait - 95 00:13:27,818 --> 00:13:30,828 To throw her, and heir-to-be, 96 00:13:31,436 --> 00:13:35,904 Secretly into the sea. 97 00:13:56,626 --> 00:13:59,334 They at once put queen and son 98 00:13:59,620 --> 00:14:04,385 In a cask, and sealed it fast; Tarred it well, and then they cast 99 00:14:04,460 --> 00:14:07,770 Cask and burden in the sea – 100 00:14:07,820 --> 00:14:12,320 Such, forsooth, the tsar's decree. 101 00:14:30,267 --> 00:14:33,640 Stars gleam in the dark blue sky, 102 00:14:34,080 --> 00:14:37,790 Dark blue billows heave and sigh. 103 00:14:39,219 --> 00:14:44,083 Storm clouds o'er the blue sky creep, While the cask rides o'er the deep. 104 00:14:44,708 --> 00:14:46,958 Like a widowed bride distressed, 105 00:14:47,078 --> 00:14:50,453 Sobbed the queen and beat her breast, 106 00:14:51,061 --> 00:14:54,356 While the babe to manhood grew 107 00:14:54,476 --> 00:14:58,061 As the hours swiftly flew. 108 00:15:05,076 --> 00:15:08,641 - O, you wanton waves so blue – 109 00:15:09,087 --> 00:15:12,176 Free to come and go are you, 110 00:15:12,857 --> 00:15:16,067 Dashing when and where you please, 111 00:15:16,800 --> 00:15:20,106 Wearing rocks away with ease – 112 00:15:20,604 --> 00:15:23,378 You, who flood the mountains high, 113 00:15:23,986 --> 00:15:26,874 You, who ships raise to the sky– 114 00:15:27,684 --> 00:15:31,092 Hear my prayer, o waves, and spare us – 115 00:15:31,486 --> 00:15:35,304 Safely onto dry land bear us. 116 00:15:39,292 --> 00:15:42,023 So the waves, without ado, 117 00:15:42,676 --> 00:15:47,307 Bore the cask and prisoners two Gently to a sandy shore, 118 00:15:47,825 --> 00:15:50,840 Then, receding, splashed no more. 119 00:16:10,906 --> 00:16:15,109 Son and mother, free again, 120 00:16:15,837 --> 00:16:18,803 Saw a hillock on a plain; 121 00:16:19,144 --> 00:16:23,886 On its crest, an oak tree grew; Round them flowed the ocean blue. 122 00:16:24,529 --> 00:16:29,322 Thought the son: "Some food and drink Wouldn't come amiss, I think." 123 00:16:33,933 --> 00:16:38,534 From the oak, a branch he rent And a sturdy bow he bent. 124 00:16:38,769 --> 00:16:42,761 From a slender reed and light, Shaped an arrow, true in flight. 125 00:16:42,981 --> 00:16:48,333 Then explored the isle for game, Till he to the sea-shore came. 126 00:17:12,572 --> 00:17:15,794 - O, tsarevich, champion peerless, 127 00:17:16,456 --> 00:17:19,618 My deliverer so fearless– 128 00:17:19,958 --> 00:17:22,585 'Tis no swan that you set free, 129 00:17:22,950 --> 00:17:25,916 But a maiden charmed, you see; 130 00:17:26,312 --> 00:17:28,666 'Twas a wizard, not a kite, 131 00:17:29,191 --> 00:17:31,818 That you slew, O noble knight; 132 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:35,080 I shall ne'er forget your deed– 133 00:17:35,379 --> 00:17:37,893 I'll be with you in your need. 134 00:17:38,550 --> 00:17:41,614 Now go back and take your rest– 135 00:17:42,125 --> 00:17:45,918 All will turn out for the best. 136 00:18:17,126 --> 00:18:22,028 Driving slumber from his eyes As the sun rose in the skies, 137 00:18:22,664 --> 00:18:27,497 Our tsarevich, much amazed, At a spacious city gazed, 138 00:18:27,892 --> 00:18:31,942 Girdled by a wide and tall, Strong-embattled snow-white wall. 139 00:18:32,232 --> 00:18:36,611 Churches golden-domed stood there, Holy cloisters, mansions fair. 140 00:18:47,359 --> 00:18:50,895 Citywards their steps they bent, 141 00:18:51,572 --> 00:18:57,190 Through the city gates they went. Belfries thundered overhead 142 00:18:57,310 --> 00:18:59,364 Loud enough to wake the dead. 143 00:19:50,135 --> 00:19:55,370 Round them poured a mighty throng, Choir boys praised the Lord in song; 144 00:19:55,796 --> 00:19:59,079 All the people cheered them madly, 145 00:19:59,295 --> 00:20:01,541 As their prince acclaimed him gladly, 146 00:20:01,661 --> 00:20:04,264 With his mother's blessing, he, 147 00:20:04,384 --> 00:20:07,165 Acquiescing graciously, 148 00:20:07,337 --> 00:20:10,424 That same day did take the throne, 149 00:20:10,544 --> 00:20:14,657 And was crowned as Prince Guidon. 150 00:20:19,409 --> 00:20:23,817 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 151 00:20:24,046 --> 00:20:28,111 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze. 152 00:20:28,597 --> 00:20:32,585 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 153 00:20:33,169 --> 00:20:36,826 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 154 00:20:59,303 --> 00:21:01,618 When the merchants land, Guidon 155 00:21:01,918 --> 00:21:05,089 Bids them be his guests anon; 156 00:21:05,297 --> 00:21:07,462 Feasts them first with wine and meats, 157 00:21:07,754 --> 00:21:09,879 Then an audience entreats. 158 00:21:10,414 --> 00:21:14,524 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 159 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,239 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 160 00:21:16,839 --> 00:21:21,533 - We have sailed the seven seas Costly furs, prince, were our ware. 161 00:21:21,754 --> 00:21:26,177 Silver fox and sables rare. Now our time is overstayed, 162 00:21:26,442 --> 00:21:31,271 East–due east, our course is laid, Past the Island of Buyan, 163 00:21:31,391 --> 00:21:34,522 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 164 00:21:34,769 --> 00:21:36,870 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 165 00:21:37,064 --> 00:21:41,399 - May fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 166 00:21:41,519 --> 00:21:47,414 Back to Tsar Saltan again; Send to him, from me, a bow. 167 00:21:49,373 --> 00:21:53,234 And the prince, with pensive brow, 168 00:21:53,509 --> 00:21:58,465 Watched their ship put out from shore Till it could be seen no more. 169 00:22:07,119 --> 00:22:10,478 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 170 00:22:10,961 --> 00:22:13,661 Why so quiet, like still air? 171 00:22:13,700 --> 00:22:15,920 Guidon answered her, distressed: 172 00:22:16,137 --> 00:22:20,319 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, I have only one desire – 173 00:22:20,635 --> 00:22:23,358 I should like to see my sire. 174 00:22:23,692 --> 00:22:27,633 - That's what's causing you to sigh? 175 00:22:27,964 --> 00:22:31,680 Listen–would you like to fly, Overtake that ship at sea? 176 00:22:31,987 --> 00:22:35,782 Why, then–a mosquito be! 177 00:22:38,961 --> 00:22:43,257 And he hovered, then and there, A mosquito, in the air. 178 00:22:43,377 --> 00:22:47,443 Buzzed, and flying rapidly, Overtook the ship at sea, 179 00:22:47,563 --> 00:22:53,137 Settled noiselessly, and stole Out of sight, into a hole. 180 00:22:56,361 --> 00:23:01,255 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging. 181 00:23:01,375 --> 00:23:06,517 Past the Island of Buyan To the realm of Tsar Saltan. 182 00:23:06,637 --> 00:23:11,233 Now his longed-for land so dear Stands out in the distance, clear. 183 00:23:24,003 --> 00:23:26,600 Now the ship at anchor rests 184 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:30,036 And the merchants, honored guests, 185 00:23:30,156 --> 00:23:34,443 Palacewards their footsteps make With our gallant in their wake. 186 00:23:46,202 --> 00:23:48,962 - Now, I ask you, masters mine, 187 00:23:49,248 --> 00:23:51,888 Sailed you far across the brine? 188 00:23:52,157 --> 00:23:54,934 Are things well where you have been? 189 00:23:55,201 --> 00:23:57,536 What strange wonders have you seen? 190 00:23:57,909 --> 00:24:00,840 - Peace reigns overseas, serene. 191 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:03,328 There, we saw this wondrous scene: 192 00:24:03,990 --> 00:24:09,253 There's an island in the sea, Shores as steep as steep can be; 193 00:24:09,589 --> 00:24:13,803 Cheerless once, deserted, bare– Nothing but an oak grew there. 194 00:24:14,359 --> 00:24:18,474 Now it has a new-built city, Stately mansions, gardens pretty, 195 00:24:18,706 --> 00:24:23,587 - Churches tall with domes of gold Fair and wondrous to behold. 196 00:24:24,010 --> 00:24:29,231 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 197 00:24:29,560 --> 00:24:33,371 Here the tsar, in much amaze, Said: 198 00:24:33,701 --> 00:24:38,351 - If God prolong my days, I shall visit this strange isle, 199 00:24:38,643 --> 00:24:41,216 Guest with this Guidon a while. 200 00:24:41,385 --> 00:24:44,652 - That's no wonder, to be sure... 201 00:24:45,160 --> 00:24:48,002 Just a city by the shore! 202 00:24:48,878 --> 00:24:52,594 Here's a wonder, though, worth telling: 203 00:24:52,924 --> 00:24:57,539 There's a little squirrel dwelling 204 00:24:57,897 --> 00:25:03,161 In a fir tree; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song. 205 00:25:03,484 --> 00:25:06,263 Nuts–most wondrous to behold! 206 00:25:06,306 --> 00:25:09,966 Every shell is solid gold; 207 00:25:10,229 --> 00:25:14,038 Kernels–each an emerald pure! 208 00:25:14,403 --> 00:25:17,881 That's a wonder, to be sure. 209 00:25:20,322 --> 00:25:23,289 Tsar Saltan thought this most curious, 210 00:25:23,409 --> 00:25:26,130 Our mosquito waxed most furious 211 00:25:26,250 --> 00:25:28,754 And, with his mosquito might, 212 00:25:28,835 --> 00:25:31,424 Stung his aunt's right eye, in spite. 213 00:25:31,544 --> 00:25:35,710 Turning pale, she swooned from pain– But her eye ne'er saw again. 214 00:25:35,830 --> 00:25:38,487 Sister, serving maids and mother, 215 00:25:38,607 --> 00:25:40,887 Chased him, tripping one another. 216 00:25:41,007 --> 00:25:43,100 - Ah, you cursed insect, you! 217 00:25:43,186 --> 00:25:46,046 Only wait! - But he just flew 218 00:25:46,166 --> 00:25:50,843 Through a casement, o'er the main, Swiftly to his own domain. 219 00:25:53,058 --> 00:25:55,976 Pensively Guidon once more 220 00:25:56,414 --> 00:25:59,357 Gazes seaward from the shore. 221 00:26:00,137 --> 00:26:03,566 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 222 00:26:04,149 --> 00:26:07,335 Why so quiet, like still air? 223 00:26:07,540 --> 00:26:10,020 What is it that's made you sad? 224 00:26:10,147 --> 00:26:12,973 Guidon answered her, distressed: 225 00:26:13,326 --> 00:26:15,599 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, 226 00:26:15,837 --> 00:26:19,880 There's a wonder, I confess, That I'm burning to possess. 227 00:26:20,240 --> 00:26:25,031 Somewhere, there's a squirrel dwelling; 'Tis a wonder well worth telling. 228 00:26:25,594 --> 00:26:28,512 - I know of this thing, you hear? 229 00:26:28,640 --> 00:26:31,620 Calm your troubled soul, my dear; 230 00:26:32,150 --> 00:26:35,862 Grieve not–I will gladly do 231 00:26:36,137 --> 00:26:39,129 This slight service, prince, for you. 232 00:27:14,656 --> 00:27:18,715 In a garden, in an orchard, A young girl was strolling. 233 00:27:18,835 --> 00:27:22,679 She was just a tiny creature, Round-cheeked were her features. 234 00:27:30,281 --> 00:27:34,016 Following her, trailing her, Walked a dashing fellow. 235 00:27:34,136 --> 00:27:37,888 He was walking, he was bringing The young girl rich presents. 236 00:27:39,004 --> 00:27:40,662 - Thank you, swan! 237 00:27:40,782 --> 00:27:46,825 God grant her felicity And such joy as she gave me. 238 00:27:48,956 --> 00:27:53,911 Then a squirrel's house he built. Crystal, glass, and silver gilt; 239 00:27:54,234 --> 00:27:58,189 Set a guard, a scribe as well, Who recorded every shell. 240 00:27:58,226 --> 00:28:03,432 Thus the prince's treasures grew, And the squirrel's glory too. 241 00:28:04,514 --> 00:28:08,794 Breezes o'er the ocean play Speed a barque upon its way; 242 00:28:09,104 --> 00:28:13,212 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze 243 00:28:13,785 --> 00:28:17,828 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 244 00:28:18,454 --> 00:28:22,321 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore; 245 00:28:23,048 --> 00:28:29,565 When the merchants land, Guidon Bids them be his guests anon; 246 00:28:31,212 --> 00:28:35,870 Feasts them first with wine and meats, Then an audience entreats. 247 00:28:36,051 --> 00:28:40,278 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 248 00:28:40,525 --> 00:28:42,194 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 249 00:28:42,314 --> 00:28:47,065 We have sailed the seven seas, Selling horses, Prince Guidon– 250 00:28:47,293 --> 00:28:51,873 Stallions from the steppes of Don. - We are overdue, you know, 251 00:28:52,250 --> 00:28:54,706 And we still have far to go– 252 00:28:55,071 --> 00:28:57,770 Past the Island of Buyan, 253 00:28:57,890 --> 00:29:01,297 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 254 00:29:01,417 --> 00:29:03,239 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 255 00:29:03,461 --> 00:29:07,957 - May fair breezes speed you on O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 256 00:29:08,200 --> 00:29:10,885 Back to Tsar Saltan again, 257 00:29:11,176 --> 00:29:16,741 When your gracious tsar you see, Give him compliments from me. 258 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:20,389 Bowing low before him, they 259 00:29:20,509 --> 00:29:23,923 Left Guidon and sailed away. 260 00:29:25,861 --> 00:29:30,953 He, though, hastened to the shore, Where he met the swan once more, 261 00:29:31,675 --> 00:29:37,603 Told her that his heart was burning, For his sire, his soul was yearning... 262 00:29:37,723 --> 00:29:41,383 In the twinkling of an eye She made him a tiny fly, 263 00:29:41,785 --> 00:29:46,074 And he flew across the sea Where, 'twixt sky and ocean, he 264 00:29:46,194 --> 00:29:51,533 Settled on the deck and stole Out of sight into a hole. 265 00:29:53,507 --> 00:29:58,311 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging, 266 00:29:58,584 --> 00:30:03,571 Past the Island of Buyan, To the realm of Tsar Saltan, 267 00:30:16,600 --> 00:30:19,432 - Now, I ask you, masters mine, 268 00:30:19,677 --> 00:30:22,327 Sailed you far across the brine? 269 00:30:22,546 --> 00:30:25,362 Are things well where you have been? 270 00:30:25,628 --> 00:30:27,882 What strange wonders have you seen? 271 00:30:28,002 --> 00:30:30,294 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 272 00:30:30,528 --> 00:30:35,634 - We have sailed the seven seas; Peace reigns overseas, serene. 273 00:30:36,003 --> 00:30:40,407 There, we saw this wondrous scene: On an island, far away, 274 00:30:40,718 --> 00:30:43,987 Stands a city, grand and gay– Churches tall, with golden domes, 275 00:30:44,252 --> 00:30:46,178 Gardens green and stately homes; 276 00:30:46,538 --> 00:30:52,312 - By the palace grows a fir In whose shade, O royal sir, 277 00:30:53,639 --> 00:30:59,077 Stands a crystal cage; and there Dwells a squirrel, strange and rare– 278 00:30:59,279 --> 00:31:03,590 Full of frolic; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song, 279 00:31:03,789 --> 00:31:08,363 Nuts, most wondrous to behold– Every shell is solid gold, 280 00:31:08,587 --> 00:31:13,513 Kernels–each an emerald bright; Sentries guard it day and night. 281 00:31:13,863 --> 00:31:16,814 People live in plenty there, 282 00:31:17,032 --> 00:31:20,372 Not in huts, but mansions fair. 283 00:31:20,726 --> 00:31:26,052 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 284 00:31:26,437 --> 00:31:29,993 Here the tsar said, in amaze: 285 00:31:30,571 --> 00:31:33,563 - If but God prolong my days, 286 00:31:33,683 --> 00:31:36,823 I shall visit this strange isle 287 00:31:36,943 --> 00:31:39,800 Guest with this Guidon a while. 288 00:31:41,243 --> 00:31:44,354 - Wherein lies this wonder, pray? 289 00:31:44,647 --> 00:31:47,744 Squirrels cracking nuts all day– 290 00:31:48,058 --> 00:31:51,427 Heaping emeralds, we're told, 291 00:31:51,547 --> 00:31:54,607 Left and right a-throwing gold! 292 00:31:54,963 --> 00:31:59,588 Nothing strange in this see I! Be this true, or but a lie, 293 00:31:59,828 --> 00:32:03,491 I know of a better wonder; 294 00:32:03,811 --> 00:32:07,478 Lo! The ocean swells in thunder, 295 00:32:07,998 --> 00:32:11,196 Surges with a mighty roar, 296 00:32:11,464 --> 00:32:14,510 Overflows a barren shore, 297 00:32:14,783 --> 00:32:18,645 Leaving, wonderful to see, 298 00:32:18,922 --> 00:32:22,463 Thirty stalwart knights and three, 299 00:32:22,703 --> 00:32:26,071 All in mail a-gleaming bright, 300 00:32:26,191 --> 00:32:29,392 Marching proudly left and right; 301 00:32:29,512 --> 00:32:35,133 Each one brave beyond compare, Tall of stature, young and fair, 302 00:32:35,473 --> 00:32:41,516 All alike beyond belief, Led by Chernomor, their chief. 303 00:32:42,493 --> 00:32:46,213 That's a wonder, now, for you, 304 00:32:46,333 --> 00:32:50,259 Marvelously strange, but true. 305 00:32:50,639 --> 00:32:53,736 But the Tsar waxed very curious, 306 00:32:53,856 --> 00:32:57,357 And Guidon waxed very furious. 307 00:32:57,650 --> 00:33:00,035 Fiercely buzzed and settled right 308 00:33:00,155 --> 00:33:03,372 On his aunt's left eye, in spite. 309 00:33:03,492 --> 00:33:05,794 Turning pale, she swooned from pain– 310 00:33:05,860 --> 00:33:08,549 - Ah! - her eye ne'er saw again. 311 00:33:08,669 --> 00:33:11,295 Screams of anger filled the air - 312 00:33:11,366 --> 00:33:13,252 "Catch it! Kill that insect there! 313 00:33:13,372 --> 00:33:16,072 O you nasty insect, you!" 314 00:33:16,125 --> 00:33:19,280 But Guidon just calmly flew 315 00:33:19,527 --> 00:33:22,087 Through the casement, o'er the main, 316 00:33:22,207 --> 00:33:24,716 Swiftly to his own domain. 317 00:33:27,499 --> 00:33:30,821 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 318 00:33:31,223 --> 00:33:34,387 Why so quiet, like still air? 319 00:33:34,728 --> 00:33:37,197 What is it that's made you sad? 320 00:33:37,317 --> 00:33:39,646 Guidon answered her, distressed: 321 00:33:39,837 --> 00:33:44,253 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, There's a wonder, I confess, 322 00:33:44,567 --> 00:33:46,398 That I'm longing to possess. 323 00:33:46,518 --> 00:33:48,488 - Tell me then, what is this wonder? 324 00:33:48,608 --> 00:33:51,300 - Somewhere swells the sea in thunder, 325 00:33:51,392 --> 00:33:56,760 Breakers surge, and with a roar, Sweeping o'er a barren shore, 326 00:33:57,242 --> 00:34:02,258 Leave behind, for all to see Thirty stalwart knights and three, 327 00:34:02,527 --> 00:34:07,934 All in mail a-gleaming bright, Marching proudly left and right! 328 00:34:08,245 --> 00:34:10,797 And replied the snow-white swan: 329 00:34:10,917 --> 00:34:13,632 - Is that really all, Guidon? 330 00:34:14,091 --> 00:34:16,589 Wonder not–though this may be 331 00:34:16,837 --> 00:34:19,384 Strange for you, 'tis not for me, 332 00:34:19,701 --> 00:34:24,604 For these sea-knights, prince, are none But my brothers, every one. 333 00:34:24,991 --> 00:34:28,074 Do not grieve; go home and wait, 334 00:34:28,358 --> 00:34:31,518 Meet my brothers at your gate. 335 00:35:03,794 --> 00:35:07,271 - It is by the swan's request 336 00:35:07,391 --> 00:35:10,157 And, at her express behest, 337 00:35:10,386 --> 00:35:13,567 We have come from out the sea 338 00:35:13,880 --> 00:35:16,608 Your fair city's guards to be. 339 00:35:16,923 --> 00:35:20,147 Henceforth, from the ocean blue, 340 00:35:20,267 --> 00:35:23,590 We will always come to you, 341 00:35:23,710 --> 00:35:26,738 Every day, on guard to stand 342 00:35:26,953 --> 00:35:30,336 By your lofty walls so grand. 343 00:35:31,237 --> 00:35:33,924 Now, however, we must go - 344 00:35:34,457 --> 00:35:38,927 To the salty sea below. 345 00:36:04,367 --> 00:36:08,694 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 346 00:36:08,814 --> 00:36:12,605 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze, 347 00:36:12,725 --> 00:36:16,047 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city, proud and fair. 348 00:36:16,167 --> 00:36:20,527 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 349 00:36:26,184 --> 00:36:30,928 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound, and whence you hail? 350 00:36:31,138 --> 00:36:33,308 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 351 00:36:33,428 --> 00:36:36,415 - We have sailed the seven seas; 352 00:36:36,613 --> 00:36:41,691 Swords of Damask steel we've sold, Virgin silver, too, and gold. 353 00:36:42,089 --> 00:36:46,939 - Now we're overdue, you know. - And we still have far to go- 354 00:36:47,314 --> 00:36:50,064 Past the Island of Buyan, 355 00:36:50,184 --> 00:36:53,485 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 356 00:36:53,884 --> 00:36:55,926 Then, they heard from Prince Guidon: 357 00:36:56,046 --> 00:37:00,810 - My fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 358 00:37:01,113 --> 00:37:03,988 Back to Tsar Saltan again. 359 00:37:04,364 --> 00:37:07,643 Yes, and when your tsar you see, 360 00:37:07,763 --> 00:37:10,497 Give him compliments from me. 361 00:37:11,814 --> 00:37:16,835 And Guidon went to the shore Where he met the swan once more; 362 00:37:17,351 --> 00:37:22,725 Told her that his heart was burning, For his sire, his soul was yearning... 363 00:37:23,010 --> 00:37:27,140 So she drenched him, head to toe. In a trice, he shrank, and lo! 364 00:37:27,434 --> 00:37:32,472 Ere or he could even gasp, He had turned into a wasp. 365 00:37:32,776 --> 00:37:37,394 Then he buzzed, and rapidly Overtook the ship at sea; 366 00:37:37,769 --> 00:37:42,746 Gently settled aft, and stole Out of sight, into a hole. 367 00:37:55,862 --> 00:38:01,570 - Oh you sailors, masters mine - Sailed you far across the brine? 368 00:38:01,814 --> 00:38:06,792 Are things well where you have been? What strange wonders have you seen? 369 00:38:07,531 --> 00:38:11,903 - Peace reigns overseas, serene, There we saw this wondrous scene: 370 00:38:12,442 --> 00:38:16,523 There's an island far away- On this isle - a city gay; 371 00:38:16,643 --> 00:38:19,730 There, each dawn brings in new wonders: 372 00:38:19,966 --> 00:38:23,833 There, the ocean swells and thunders, Breakers, with a mighty roar, 373 00:38:24,043 --> 00:38:28,924 Foaming, flood its barren shore, Leaving, wonderful to see, 374 00:38:29,409 --> 00:38:35,911 Thirty stalwart knights and three, All in mail a-gleaming bright, 375 00:38:36,150 --> 00:38:38,717 Marching proudly left and right. 376 00:38:38,946 --> 00:38:42,087 - Nor can you find guards so true, 377 00:38:42,324 --> 00:38:45,106 Vigilant and fearless, too. 378 00:38:45,226 --> 00:38:51,135 Prince Guidon reigns there, and he Sends his compliments to thee. 379 00:38:51,494 --> 00:38:54,181 Here the tsar said, in amaze: 380 00:38:54,301 --> 00:38:59,975 - If but God prolong my days, I shall visit this strange isle, 381 00:39:00,095 --> 00:39:02,985 Guest with this Guidon a while. 382 00:39:03,992 --> 00:39:06,024 - You may think this strange - not we! 383 00:39:06,196 --> 00:39:09,819 Fancy! Idle mermen play Sentry-go on land all day! 384 00:39:10,403 --> 00:39:15,336 Be this true, or but a lie, Nothing strange in this see I - 385 00:39:15,793 --> 00:39:21,382 Stranger things exist, mark you - This report, though, is quite true: 386 00:39:22,131 --> 00:39:26,686 There's a young princess, they say, That she charms all hearts away. 387 00:39:26,806 --> 00:39:31,897 Brighter than the sun at noon, She outshines the midnight moon, 388 00:39:32,256 --> 00:39:37,713 In her braids a crescent beams, On her brow, a bright star gleams. 389 00:39:37,833 --> 00:39:43,779 She herself is sweet of face, Full of majesty and grace. 390 00:39:44,103 --> 00:39:48,928 When she speaks, her voice doth seem Like the music of a stream. 391 00:39:49,820 --> 00:39:53,073 That's a wonder, now, for you - 392 00:39:53,308 --> 00:39:56,642 Marvellously strange, but true. 393 00:40:01,671 --> 00:40:04,508 Oh! Oh! 394 00:40:04,753 --> 00:40:10,054 Panic once more filled the air: Help! O don't you let it go! 395 00:40:10,658 --> 00:40:15,633 Catch it! - Hold it! - Kill it! - O! 396 00:40:32,157 --> 00:40:35,365 Eh! Et! Eh-eh! Eh! 397 00:40:49,680 --> 00:40:53,041 - O you nasty insect, you! 398 00:40:53,161 --> 00:40:57,009 Just you wait! - Guidon, though, flew 399 00:40:57,129 --> 00:41:01,753 Through the casement, o'er the main, Back to his domain again. 400 00:41:16,842 --> 00:41:20,150 - Greetings, oh my prince most fair! 401 00:41:20,473 --> 00:41:25,448 Why so quiet, like still air? What is it that's made you sad? 402 00:41:25,580 --> 00:41:28,260 Guidon answered her, distressed: 403 00:41:28,676 --> 00:41:31,312 - Grief is gnawing at my breast, 404 00:41:31,699 --> 00:41:36,182 Every youth has his own bride - Only I unmarried bide. 405 00:41:36,434 --> 00:41:39,201 - Who is she you wish to wed? Tell me, now. 406 00:41:39,483 --> 00:41:40,728 - It is said... 407 00:41:40,848 --> 00:41:45,262 - There's a fair princess; they say That she charms all hearts away - 408 00:41:45,623 --> 00:41:48,791 Brighter than the sun at noon, 409 00:41:49,032 --> 00:41:52,052 She outshines the midnight moon; 410 00:41:52,366 --> 00:41:57,551 In her braids, a crescent beams, On her brow, a bright star gleams. 411 00:41:57,810 --> 00:42:01,579 She herself is sweet of face, Full of majesty and grace. 412 00:42:01,848 --> 00:42:05,606 When she speaks, her sweet voice seems Like the flow of tinkling streams. 413 00:42:06,051 --> 00:42:10,229 Is this true, though, or a lie? 414 00:42:10,712 --> 00:42:14,350 - Yes-this maiden I can find; 415 00:42:14,628 --> 00:42:19,628 But a wife's no mitten, mind, From your lily hand to cast, 416 00:42:19,943 --> 00:42:24,922 Or unto your belt make fast; Listen now to my advice: 417 00:42:25,375 --> 00:42:30,478 Weigh this matter well - think twice, So that on your marriage morrow 418 00:42:30,831 --> 00:42:33,117 You do not repent in sorrow. 419 00:42:33,220 --> 00:42:37,960 - Nay, for this princess so fair I would any perils dare, 420 00:42:38,195 --> 00:42:42,632 Sacrifice my very soul, Barefoot, walk right to the pole. 421 00:42:42,961 --> 00:42:48,051 Sighing thoughtfully, the swan 422 00:42:48,510 --> 00:42:54,120 Murmured: "Why so far, Guidon? Know, your future bride is near - 423 00:42:54,496 --> 00:42:57,623 I am that princess, my dear. 424 00:43:04,512 --> 00:43:10,738 In her braids, a crescent beamed, On her brow, a bright star gleamed! 425 00:43:35,792 --> 00:43:39,944 - Mother darling! If you please, I have chosen me a bride - 426 00:43:40,259 --> 00:43:44,978 She will be your love and pride. Your consent we both desire, 427 00:43:45,452 --> 00:43:49,515 And your blessing we require. Bless our marriage, so that we 428 00:43:49,635 --> 00:43:53,422 Live in love and harmony. 429 00:44:00,326 --> 00:44:04,456 Breezes o'er the ocean play, Speed a barque upon its way; 430 00:44:04,576 --> 00:44:08,688 Sails all spread, it skims the seas, Running swiftly 'fore the breeze, 431 00:44:08,808 --> 00:44:12,139 Past a craggy island, where Stands a city proud and fair. 432 00:44:12,465 --> 00:44:16,250 Cannons with a mighty roar Bid the merchants put to shore. 433 00:44:23,461 --> 00:44:29,032 - Tell me what you have for sale, Whither bound and whence you hail? 434 00:44:29,080 --> 00:44:31,590 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 435 00:44:31,849 --> 00:44:34,815 - We have sailed the seven seas, 436 00:44:35,043 --> 00:44:38,802 Contraband, prince, was our ware, And our profits-rich and rare. 437 00:44:39,233 --> 00:44:43,690 We have far to travel yet - Homewards - East - our course is set, 438 00:44:44,252 --> 00:44:46,935 Past the Island of Buyan, 439 00:44:47,055 --> 00:44:50,551 Back to gracious Tsar Saltan. 440 00:44:52,219 --> 00:44:56,998 - May fair breezes speed you on, O'er the ocean, o'er the main, 441 00:44:57,118 --> 00:45:00,167 Back to Tsar Saltan again. 442 00:45:00,481 --> 00:45:04,005 Pray remind your tsar from me, That his gracious majesty 443 00:45:04,303 --> 00:45:08,702 Said he'd visit us some day; We regret his long delay. 444 00:45:10,300 --> 00:45:14,055 Off the merchants went. Guidon 445 00:45:14,957 --> 00:45:17,619 This time stayed with his fair bride, 446 00:45:17,954 --> 00:45:21,619 Never more to leave her side. 447 00:45:22,920 --> 00:45:26,779 Merrily the breeze is singing, O'er the waves a ship is winging 448 00:45:26,899 --> 00:45:30,943 Past the Island of Buyan To the realm of Tsar Saltan. 449 00:45:37,912 --> 00:45:42,731 - Oh you, sailors, masters mine- Sailed you far across the brine? 450 00:45:42,977 --> 00:45:47,956 Are things well where you have been? What strange wonders have you seen? 451 00:45:48,371 --> 00:45:50,103 Quoth the merchants at their ease: 452 00:45:50,223 --> 00:45:55,029 - We have sailed the seven seas. Peace reigns overseas, serene. 453 00:45:55,391 --> 00:45:59,594 There, we saw this wondrous scene: On an island, far away, 454 00:45:59,989 --> 00:46:01,936 Stands a city grand and gay- 455 00:46:02,056 --> 00:46:06,281 Churches tall with golden domes, Gardens green, and stately homes. 456 00:46:06,768 --> 00:46:09,748 Near its palace grows a fir 457 00:46:10,027 --> 00:46:13,065 In whose shade, O royal sir, 458 00:46:13,709 --> 00:46:17,232 Stands a crystal cage; and there 459 00:46:17,501 --> 00:46:20,672 Dwells a squirrel strange and rare, 460 00:46:20,957 --> 00:46:24,934 Full of frolic; all day long, Cracking nuts, it sings a song. 461 00:46:25,168 --> 00:46:27,671 Nuts, most wondrous to behold - 462 00:46:27,856 --> 00:46:30,691 Shells of purest yellow gold, 463 00:46:30,860 --> 00:46:33,438 All the kernels - emeralds bright. 464 00:46:33,918 --> 00:46:36,643 Sentries guard it day and night. 465 00:46:37,129 --> 00:46:40,755 - There we saw another wonder - 466 00:46:40,875 --> 00:46:44,321 Every morn, the breakers thunder 467 00:46:44,441 --> 00:46:47,452 And the waves, with mighty roar, 468 00:46:47,572 --> 00:46:50,367 Overflow the barren shore, 469 00:46:50,660 --> 00:46:53,723 Leaving, wonderful to see, 470 00:46:53,983 --> 00:46:57,087 Thirty stalwart knights and three. 471 00:46:57,207 --> 00:47:00,376 Each one brave beyond compare, 472 00:47:00,496 --> 00:47:03,530 Tall of stature, young and fair, 473 00:47:03,650 --> 00:47:08,006 All in mail a-gleaming bright, Marching proudly left and right; 474 00:47:08,126 --> 00:47:10,805 All alike beyond belief, 475 00:47:10,925 --> 00:47:14,056 Led by Chernomor, their chief. 476 00:47:14,176 --> 00:47:18,715 Nor will you find guards so true, 477 00:47:18,835 --> 00:47:23,254 Vigilant and fearless, too. 478 00:47:23,465 --> 00:47:28,712 And his wife is fair, O sire - Gaze on her - you'll never tire. 479 00:47:29,064 --> 00:47:32,357 Brighter than the sun at noon, 480 00:47:32,477 --> 00:47:35,965 She outshines the midnight moon; 481 00:47:36,085 --> 00:47:38,733 In her braids, a crescent beams, 482 00:47:39,153 --> 00:47:42,236 On her brow, a bright star gleams. 483 00:47:42,749 --> 00:47:45,559 - Prince Guidon reigns there in glory, 484 00:47:45,979 --> 00:47:48,370 He is praised in song and story. 485 00:47:48,726 --> 00:47:52,292 Prince Guidon sends his respects, 486 00:47:52,508 --> 00:47:54,590 Bade us say he still expects 487 00:47:54,933 --> 00:47:57,853 You to visit him one day 488 00:47:57,973 --> 00:47:59,682 And regrets your long delay. 489 00:48:00,941 --> 00:48:05,841 All impatient, Tsar Saltan Gave command his fleet to man, 490 00:48:06,532 --> 00:48:08,827 But the royal cook, and weaver, 491 00:48:09,056 --> 00:48:13,902 And their mother, sly deceiver, Did their best to keep their tsar 492 00:48:13,935 --> 00:48:15,814 From this wondrous isle so far. 493 00:48:16,115 --> 00:48:19,970 - Am I tsar, or just some child?! - 494 00:48:20,090 --> 00:48:22,183 Shouted he in passion wild 495 00:48:22,303 --> 00:48:24,489 - I'll sail NOW! 496 00:48:24,729 --> 00:48:29,654 He said no more, Stamped his foot and slammed the door. 497 00:48:41,709 --> 00:48:45,514 - Mother dear, come hither, do - You, my fair princess, come too - 498 00:48:46,037 --> 00:48:50,869 Only look out yonder - there Sails my father, I declare! 499 00:48:54,502 --> 00:48:57,262 Tsar Saltan's fleet, at long last, 500 00:48:57,382 --> 00:49:01,231 O'er the seas was sailing fast. 501 00:49:02,550 --> 00:49:06,619 In salute the cannons fired, And the belfries rang, inspired. 502 00:49:06,739 --> 00:49:11,939 To the shore Guidon then ran, There to welcome Tsar Saltan, 503 00:49:12,119 --> 00:49:14,998 And the royal cook, and weaver, 504 00:49:15,118 --> 00:49:18,013 And their mother, sly deceiver. 505 00:49:40,474 --> 00:49:45,441 Now the palace came in sight, Sentries, clad in armour bright. 506 00:49:45,561 --> 00:49:50,804 Tsar Saltan looked on to see Thirty stalwart knights and three - 507 00:49:51,334 --> 00:49:55,151 Each one brave beyond compare, Tall of stature, young and fair, 508 00:49:55,271 --> 00:49:57,679 All alike beyond belief, 509 00:49:57,799 --> 00:50:01,101 Led by Chernomor, their chief. 510 00:50:08,204 --> 00:50:10,915 Then he reached the courtyard wide, 511 00:50:11,156 --> 00:50:15,573 Where a lofty fir he spied. In its shadow - lo, behold, 512 00:50:15,820 --> 00:50:17,804 Cracking nuts of solid gold, 513 00:50:17,924 --> 00:50:21,315 Sat a little squirrel, singing, Emeralds into sacklets flinging. 514 00:50:21,435 --> 00:50:25,783 Golden nutshells lay around On the spacious courtyard ground. 515 00:50:30,349 --> 00:50:34,335 In a garden, in an orchard, A young girl was strolling. 516 00:50:34,455 --> 00:50:38,331 She was just a tiny creature, Round-cheeked were her features. 517 00:50:46,253 --> 00:50:50,489 Then the tsar looked up and saw... 518 00:50:51,223 --> 00:50:54,390 And his heart began to leap! 519 00:50:54,831 --> 00:51:00,245 - Am I dreaming in my sleep? How? - 520 00:51:00,365 --> 00:51:02,913 The tsar gasped in surprise, 521 00:51:03,033 --> 00:51:07,661 Tears a-streaming from his eyes. 522 00:51:10,642 --> 00:51:14,932 Now the cook, and royal weaver, And their mother, sly deceiver, 523 00:51:15,464 --> 00:51:18,256 Weeping, each her crimes confessed, 524 00:51:18,492 --> 00:51:21,829 Begged forgiveness, beat her breast. 525 00:51:32,654 --> 00:51:35,003 So the tsar, in his great glee 526 00:51:35,266 --> 00:51:38,508 Sent them home across the sea. 527 00:51:53,393 --> 00:51:59,527 Then they all sat down to feast and their laughter never ceased! 528 00:52:03,614 --> 00:52:09,451 - Hail Prince Guidon! Hail! Hail! 529 00:52:18,226 --> 00:52:24,190 - Hail Tsar Saltan! Hail! Hail! 530 00:52:39,764 --> 00:52:44,253 Late at night, with tipsy head, 531 00:52:44,504 --> 00:52:48,874 Tsar Saltan was put to bed. 532 00:52:49,329 --> 00:52:52,921 I drank beer and mead there - yet 533 00:52:53,629 --> 00:52:56,093 Only got my whiskers wet. 534 00:53:01,830 --> 00:53:04,980 The End Trans. by Louis Zellikoff, subs by Eus (2013), ed. by Niffiwan (2022)