Firebird sighted in sky: imagining Yaroslavl with storybook residents
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Feb 16, 2026 0
Credits for the photomontage images featuring fairy tale characters in Yaroslavl.
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Yaroslavl is a city with a millennium of history. During its existence in Rus, myths, legends, and fairy tales have developed. We decided to imagine what the city would look like if fairy tale characters lived side by side with us in daily life. We invite you to look at familiar Yaroslavl through a fairy tale lens.
Baba Yaga uses a discounted travel pass after sending her mortar for repairs in Yaroslavl.
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Vodyanoi inspects the Kotorosl River in Yaroslavl even during the winter months.
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The Firebird can be seen soaring over Yaroslavl at sunset each day.
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Kolobok rushes on his errands while always following road crossing rules in the city.
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Zmey Gorynych perches on an unfinished building on Oktyabrskaya Square, enjoying views of Yaroslavl.
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Leshy blends into the Volga Embankment, keeping watch over the trees« well-being in Yaroslavl.
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Paid parking rules in Yaroslavl apply even to the Humpbacked Horse, raising questions about special rates.
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