Yuri Zemlyanukhin

Modern-day Ivan dislikes fairy tales and doesn't believe in them. One day, he accidentally falls into a magic chest and finds himself in a world of fairy tales. To return home, Ivan must confront evil spirits, make friends, and accomplish a truly heroic feat.

Russia, XI century. Grand Duke Yaroslav Mudryy gives his daughter Anna in marriage to the king of the Franks. Ostromir, a mercenary who previously served in the Varangian guard of the Emperor of Byzantium, must protect the princess on a dangerous journey across Europe. Along the way, Ostromir and Anna fall in love with each other.