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(Historian and scholar) Alexander Nikolayevich Afanasyev was a renowned Russian Slavist and ethnographer known for compiling a vast collection of East Slavic and Russian fairy and folk tales. His work included not only Russian folklore but also stories from Ukraine and Belarus. Published in eight volumes from 1855 to 1867, Afanasyev's collection solidified his reputation as a significant figure in folklore studies. Often likened to the Brothers Grimm, he played a crucial role in preserving and popularizing traditional Slavic tales for future generations.
