Skazka (fairy tale)

A Skazka, or fairy tale, is a traditional narrative often originating from oral storytelling, featuring fantastical elements like magical creatures, brave heroes, and moral lessons. It typically employs simple language and imaginative plots to entertain and instruct audiences, especially children, while conveying cultural values and universal themes such as good versus evil, bravery, and kindness. Skazki often incorporate symbolic characters and settings to evoke wonder and moral reflection, serving as both entertainment and a means to transmit cultural beliefs and ethical principles across generations.