The Tale of Dobrynia and the Dragon

When the legendary Ilya Muromets becomes war-leader of Kiev, not every hero is pleased. The proud and quick-tempered Alyosha Popovich openly challenges the prince's decision—but an older, wiser warrior steps forward to defend the newcomer. That warrior is Dobrynia Nikitich, and his own story reveals why true greatness is measured by courage, humility, and keeping one's word.In this classic Russian epic, young Dobrynia ignores his mother's warnings and rides to the forbidden River Puchai, where he encounters the fearsome dragon Zmei Gorynich. After sparing the monster's life in an act of mercy, Dobrynia discovers that evil creatures rarely honor their promises. When the dragon kidnaps Prince Vladimir's beloved niece, Zabava Potiatichna, Dobrynia is forced to break his own oath, ride into the serpent's mountain lair, and wage a battle that lasts for days.Filled with dragons, enchanted weapons, impossible endurance, and unforgettable heroes, this epic poem celebrates one of the greatest bogatyrs of the Russian tradition. It's a tale of honor tested, promises broken, and the hard choices that separate true heroes from those who merely seek glory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.