Fascinating tales of Saltykov-Shchedrin are loved by both adults and all people. The fact is that they are not like others, as they are rich in vivid images and original subjects. The author actually founded a new genre of political fairy tale, in which he combined elements of fiction with real life events. All of Saltykov-Shchedrin's stories are based on the traditions of Russian and Western European folklore, they are permeated with satire, elements of which Shchedrin learned from the fabulist Krylov.
Mikhail Evgrafovich Saltykov-Shchedrin - Russian writer, Ryazan and Tver vice-governor