"The Overcoat" follows the life of Akaky Akakievich, a low-ranking civil servant, who leads a mundane existence. When he decides to invest in a new overcoat, his life takes an unexpected turn. The story delves into themes of social inequality, bureaucracy

"Diary of a Madman" by Nikolai Gogol is a darkly comedic tale narrated by Poprishchin, a low-ranking civil servant who descends into madness. His diary reveals a skewed perception of reality, fueled by delusions of grandeur and a fixation on the King of S

In the book by Ukrainian writer Valery Primost - three stories about the life of soldiers in the Transbaikal Military District of the times of the end of the USSR. It doesn't matter if you are strong or weak, it doesn't matter if you are an urban intellectual or a simple rural guy. The Russian Army Juggernaut will crush you and expel you - mangled and devastated. And even if you survive, something inside you will be dead forever. This book is the...

"Taras Bulba" by Nikolai Gogol is a historical novella set in 16th-century Ukraine. It follows the exploits of the Cossack warrior Taras Bulba and his two sons, Andriy and Ostap. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a fierce conflict between the

Russia, 1983 - Cold War tensions at their peak. A terrifying scene is discovered at the landing site of spacecraft Orbit-4. The commander is dead, the flight engineer in coma. The third crew member, Valery Basov, has survived, but he has lost his memory. In a secluded government facility, psychologist Tatiana Klimova must cure the astronaut's amnesia and unravel the mystery. In the process, she learns that Orbit-4 may have carried back an alien parasite...

Ekaterina Limonova, who pursued higher education and achieved professional success without even suspecting that her hearing ability was well below average, embarks on "Why," a journey through her life experiences, from her difficult childhood in the Soviet Union in the 1980s to her current life in Great Britain, where she was finally diagnosed with hearing loss, as well as one of her children. With her training and experience as a specialized speech...

Russian English Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Russian as their second language.It's the summer holidays, and Mark is looking forward to having a big adventure!But when his Mom and Dad announce that the family is going on a camping trip he becomes scared.Will Mark overcome his fear of the dark and be able to enjoy the trip?Наступили летние каникулы, и Марк с нетерпением ждет...

Based on a famous fairy tale in verse by Alexander Pushkin, THE TALE OF TSAR SALTAN is one of director Aleksandr Ptushko’s most sublime creations: a ravishingly beautiful fantasy about love, magic, betrayal and abandoned family. Like his earlier masterpieces Sampo and Ilya Muromets (also released by Deaf Crocodile), TSAR SALTAN is filled with breathtaking imagery: carved wooden lions who shed tears; peasants in pagan ritual masks, dancing in the...

How will The Three Little Sun Bears escape from the ferocious Siberian tiger? Set in the tropical rainforest in Asia, readers of all ages will enjoy this clever retelling of The Three Little Pigs.

Alexander Sergeyevich was a Russian poet, playwright, and novelist of the Romantic era. He is considered by many to be the greatest Russian poet, as well as the founder of modern Russian literature. The book consists of following fairy-tales: 1). Skazka o Pope i rabotnike ego Balde 2). Skazka o Tzare Saltane 3). Skazka o Rybake i Rybke 4). Skazka o Mertvoj Tzarevne i o Semi Bogatyriah 5). Skazka o Zolotom Petushke Narrated by Tim Mirkin. Please...