The Tale of the Dead Princess and the Seven Knights

Interesting Facts

• The tale is written in verse, which gives it a special musicality and rhythm.
• The work combines elements of Russian folk tales and Western European fairy tales, such as the story of Snow White.
• One of the main characters is a mirror with magical properties that speaks the truth.
• In the tale, the princess does not die from an apple, as in the Western version, but from a poisoned belt given to her by the evil stepmother.
• The seven knights who find the dead princess live in the forest and guard her until Prince Yelisei arrives.
• Prince Yelisei sets out to find his beloved and overcomes many obstacles to bring her back to life.
• At the end of the tale, the princess is revived thanks to the love and loyalty of Prince Yelisei.