Kursk roots were found in the fairy-tale character Kolobok

Kolobok has Kursk roots, as the tale of this character first appeared in a children's book, which was collected and published by Ekaterina Avdeeva, a native of Kursk, in 1844. This was stated by Alexander Khinstein, Governor of the Kursk Region, at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

"For the first time, Ekaterina Alekseevna Avdeeva, a Kuryanka, introduced readers of Russia to Kolobok and other wonderful Russian fairy tales. Back in 1844, she published the book "Russian Fairy Tales for children, told by nanny Avdotya Stepanovna Cherepyeva." There was a fairy tale about a Gingerbread Man, so we rightfully believe that the Gingerbread Man has Kursk roots," Khinstein said.

He also told Putin about the renovated city park, where a sculpture of the character is now installed. As Khinstein noted, the park in the center of Kursk has received the historical name "Pioneer Park" and has become a popular family vacation destination.

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