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Vakula the Smith, a pious and strong young man.

The mention of "VHS" suggests you may be looking at a specific archival entry or a collector's item. Standard PAL (for Soviet/European markets).

The film is celebrated for preserving Gogol's unique "Skaz" (oral-style narration) and his satirical take on village life and the Imperial court. 🛠️ Summary Table Author Nikolai Gogol Setting Dikanka, Ukraine Themes Faith, Humility, Magic, Romantic Persistance Key Symbols Vakula the Smith, a pious and strong young man

Vakula is in love with the beautiful Oksana, who mocks him.

Much like The Nutcracker in the West, this story is the quintessential Christmas/Winter Solstice tale for Eastern Europe. The film is celebrated for preserving Gogol's unique

Often released under labels like "Krupnyy Plan" (Крупный план) which specialized in restoring Soviet cinema for home video in the late 80s and 90s.

The Moon (stolen by the Devil), The Tsaritsa's Slippers, The Forge The Tsaritsa's Slippers

Oksana promises to marry Vakula only if he brings her the Tsaritsa’s slippers.