Oral tradition Russian folktale
Straying from the path can be dangerous as a young girl finds out in this folktale from Russia.
Story
When lost in the forest Maschenka is taken by a bear who wants her to stay with him. She has to trick the bear in order to escape.
Why we chose it
Maschenka and the Bear was part of The Story Museum original audio stories collection. These stories are particularly suitable for learning to retell.
Where it came from
Maschenka and the Bear is a traditional folk story from Russia.
Where it went next
A Russian animation Masha and the Bear
is based on the story.
Oral tradition Russian folktale