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The Tale of Fairy Tales
Modern-day Ivan dislikes fairy tales and doesn't believe in them. One day, he accidentally falls into a magic chest and finds himself in a world of fairy tales. To return home, Ivan must confront evil spirits, make friends, and accomplish a truly heroic feat.
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Modern-day Ivan dislikes fairy tales and doesn't believe in them. One day, he accidentally falls into a magic chest and finds himself in a world of fairy tales. To return home, Ivan must confront evil spirits, make friends, and accomplish a truly heroic feat.
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Genre:Adventure, Fantasy, Family
Written By:Alexey Nuzhnyy, Ivan Kulakov, Igor Subbotin
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Studio:Studio Trite, Central Partnership, Russia 1
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