Ivan Tsarevich
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Image:Wiktor Michajlowitsch Wassnezow 004.jpg Ivan Tsarevich (Russian: Иван Царевич or Иван-царевич - literally John the Prince) is one of the main heroes of Russian folklore, usually a positive hero, often engaged in a struggle with Koschei.
He is often, but not always, the youngest son of three. In "The Three Kingdoms" tale he is a son of Nastasya the Golden Braid. Legends report about various Ivan's wives (Yelena the Beautiful, Vasilisa the Wise or Marya Morevna).
Ivan is shown sometimes as an owner of magic abilities and has the Sword Kladenets.
Various tales about Ivan Tsarevich include "Ivan Tsarevich and the Grey Wolf", "Tsarevna the Frog", "The Sea King and Vasilisa the Wise" and "The Tale about Rejuvenating Apples and the Life Water", and "The Death of Koschei the Deathless (also known as "Marya Morevna")."
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