This fascinating book retells the myths of the Slavs about the Birth of the World, about the mountain gods: Svarog, Perun and Veles, as well as about the most revered spirits of the elements and patrons of Russia: Finist and Lela, Kostroma and Kupala, Morozko and Snow Maiden and others. It also tells about the still living ancient calendar customs and rituals that have roots in the pagan past of the Russian people. The myths of the Slavs, recreated by Alexander Asov, are given in the author's retelling for children. For children and their parents, for everyone who is interested in Slavic culture.