The heroic protagonist who saves Kiev and marries Ludmila. After her abduction by Chernomor, he embarks on a perilous quest guided by Finn. He defeats rivals, obtains a magical sword, severs Chernomor’s bearded power source, and is temporarily murdered by Farlaf. Revived by Finn, he returns to Kiev, defeats the Pechenegs, and uses a magical ring to awaken Ludmila, ultimately reclaiming his bride.
Valeri Kozinets has 25 screen credits in a career dating back to 1965. Signature works include Ruslan and Ludmila, Wake Mukhin Up!, Only Three Nights. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
