Koschei's secret of living water

Appearance: A self-confident, stocky 18-year-old with a thick, curly head of hair and a mischievous gaze. Reminiscent of Koschei in his youth. Clothing: A simple Russian sash, a loose-fitting Russian shirt, trousers, and bast shoes or soft boots.

Appearance: A powerful and large woman of "heroic build in her prime"—the main instigator of intrigue. Clothing: The luxurious royal attire of the ruler of the Far Far Away Kingdom—a heavy dress with long sleeves, rich ornamentation, and a royal crown or kokoshnik.

Appearance: A gigantic, one-headed monster of enormous size with gold teeth in its mouth. Clothing: No clothing, but glitters with treasures.

Appearance: A round, ruddy, nimble and talkative character. Clothing: Doesn't wear clothes as such, but actively uses facial expressions and movement to express emotions.

Appearance: Koschei's beautiful bride, whose rescue is the trigger for the whole plot involving the living water. Clothing: A light or pinkish festive Russian dress with patterns and a light nakan (headscarf) or ribbons, which is replaced by simpler traveling clothes.

Appearance: A thin, lanky, and eternally weary immortal, he dreams of quiet family happiness. Clothing: A dark, fitted caftan or waistcoat with a high collar, worn trousers, and boots. When traveling, he looks more like a sophisticated but unhappy romantic than a menacing villain.