The Russian North bewitches not only protected places , Mirror Lakes , endless expanses and scatterings of berries - give in to the ancient magic of these lands and go on an amazing journey through the legends and tales of Siberia and the Far East! Why crows are black, and the owls are colorful? How to escape from the evil witch Hosyads the Ket sister of Baba Yaga? (Spoiler:) Just like in the Russian story , This is a magic wand. CM............................................ From which a thick forest grows!) What to do , If the marriage with the giant went not according to plan , and how simple ingenuity can help to deceive the terrible spirit of the disease? These and other questions you will find answers in this book, and color and black and white illustrations , QR codes, leading to the pages of museums and encyclopedias , complete the journey to the magical shamanic North! You will learn, Why did the northern gods create animals before humans? Why do we need three souls (CM)? What unites the mythology of Khanty and Mansi , Comets, Evenks , Yakuts and how the mythological representations of the indigenous people of the North are reflected in their way of life and culture Scary, exciting, touching stories will teach you not to give up in the most hopeless situations and keep courage, love of life and love for your native land in your heart.