In A Certain Land

By Nicholas Kotar

You know The Brothers Grimm, but do you know the weird and whimsical fairy tales of Russia? Nicholas Kotar brings you Russia’s most beloved fairy tales as you would have heard them from a gran

... more

5

3535 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about In A Certain Land:

How many episodes does In A Certain Land have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

In A Certain Land episodes:

July 03, 2026 The Tale of Volga the Warrior Mage
Born with the power to shake the earth and master the secrets of shape-shifting, the young bogatyr Volga Vseslav'evich leads a band of fearless warriors on an impossible mission. As an enemy king prepares to invade Rus, Volga must rely on wit as much as strength, proving that the greatest heroes win battles long before swords are drawn. A remarkable Russian epic of magic, cunning, and one of the oldest heroes of the bogatyr tradition.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
14min
June 25, 2026 Podcast Update!
Update!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
5min
April 30, 2026 The Tale of Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Outlaw
Ilya Muromets leaves his parents’ home at last, armed with a warrior’s strength and a solemn oath, but the road to Kiev quickly tests both his promise and his mettle. When a great city lies under siege and the deadly Nightingale the Outlaw rules the forest roads with a whistle that can topple armies, Ilya must decide when a vow must bend for the sake of the innocent sufferers.

A powerful tale from the Russian epic tradition, this episode follows the making of Rus’s greatest defender, whose true strength is measured not by might alone, but by courage, mercy, and the will to stand for those who cannot.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
22min
April 02, 2026 The Tale of Ivan the Bull’s Son
A miraculous birth gives a kingdom not one Ivan, but three! Yet among prince, cook’s son, and bull’s son, only one rises first among equals: Ivan the Bull’s son, whose strength can topple boulders, outmatch dragons, and recover kingdoms lost to monsters.

When the brothers ride into the deep forest and find Baba Yaga’s hut turning on chicken feet, their journey opens onto a darker path: the River Currant, the arrow-wood bridge, and a night watch haunted by monstrous foes from another world. But some battles are won not only by strength, but by vigilance, cunning, and the willingness to stand vigil when others sleep.

A sweeping tale of dragon-slayers, enchanted traps, brotherhood, and the perilous road home, this episode follows one of the great wonder-tales of the Russian tradition—where every victory hides another test, and the sharpest sword is often wisdom itself.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
April 02, 2026 How Ilya Muromets Won Sviatogor’s Sword
In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, young Ilya Muromets rides north into the holy mountains, where the old powers of Rus still linger among thunder, stone, and cloud. He seeks the sword of the legendary giant Sviatogor—a warrior too mighty and great for the earth itself to bear. What begins as a journey for a sword becomes something far greater: a passing of the mantle of strength from the old to the new and a terrifying test of restraint and wisdom. This is the tale in which Ilya Muromets, Rus’s greatest protector, steps out of legend’s shadow and begins to claim it as his own.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
15min
March 13, 2026 The Childhood of Ilya Muromets
In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a long-awaited child is born beneath a star bright enough to shake the heavens. His name is Ilya—and though prophecies swirl around his cradle, his path to greatness proves stranger than anyone could imagine. Years of stillness, wandering sages, and a cup of mysterious mead set the stage for the rise of one of the great heroes of old Rus. In this legendary beginning to the tale of Ilya Muromets, strength is not simply given—it must be learned, tempered, and turned toward something greater than selfish gain and grasping power.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
22min
February 13, 2026 The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish
On the banks of the deep blue sea, an old fisherman casts his net day after day without any change to his routine. But one morning, it brings him a marvel—a golden fish with a human voice and a promise too generous to refuse. What begins as an act of kindness soon draws the fisherman into a rising tide of desires, each larger and more dangerous than the last. With crashing waves, sharp humor, and a wife whose hunger knows bounds, this classic fairy tale asks a timeless question: when is enough truly enough?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
13min
January 29, 2026 The Tale of the Magical Horse
In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a childless old couple’s prayer is answered in the most unexpected way—by a vow, a chance meeting, and a godfather far grander than anyone could have imagined. As their son Ivan grows with uncanny speed and strength, his fate becomes bound to a horse that is anything but ordinary. From whispered advice and secret transformations to distant kingdoms and impossible challenges, The Magical Horse is a tale of loyalty, cleverness, and the strange truth that the humblest gifts often carry the greatest power.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
23min
January 29, 2026 The Prince and His Evil Servant
In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a kind-hearted prince is cast out of his father’s court and forced to wander the world with a servant far more sinister than he appears. Along forest paths and foreign roads, bargains are struck, identities are stolen, and quiet kindness is tested against greed and betrayal. With help from an old forest spirit and a handful of enchanted gifts, The Prince and His Evil Servant spins a tale of patience, hidden strength, and the long road by which truth finds its way back into the light.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
21min
January 15, 2026 The Tale of Old Frost
In a certain kingdom, in a certain land, a kind-hearted girl named Masha lives at the mercy of a cruel stepmother—and a winter far colder than she expects. Sent deep into the forest on a promise too good to be true, Masha encounters Old Frost himself, a crackling spirit of ice who tests more than warmth alone. This classic fairy tale unfolds with talking dogs, bitter winds, sharp humor, and a quiet question at its heart: what does kindness earn when the world turns cold?
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
15min

FAQs about In A Certain Land:

How many episodes does In A Certain Land have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

More shows like In A Certain Land

The Briefing with Albert Mohler by R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

The Briefing with Albert Mohler

8,641 Listeners

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas by Brandy Vencel, Mystie Winckler, and Abby Wahl

Scholé Sisters: Camaraderie for Classical Homeschooling Mamas

528 Listeners

Breakpoint by Colson Center

Breakpoint

3,094 Listeners

Pints With Aquinas by Matt Fradd

Pints With Aquinas

6,790 Listeners

The World and Everything In It by WORLD Radio

The World and Everything In It

7,118 Listeners

Close Reads Podcast by Goldberry Studios

Close Reads Podcast

877 Listeners

Plodcast by Canon Press

Plodcast

996 Listeners

The Symbolic World by Jonathan Pageau

The Symbolic World

864 Listeners

Now That We're A Family by Elisha and Katie Voetberg

Now That We're A Family

1,794 Listeners

The Literary Life Podcast by Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

The Literary Life Podcast

1,195 Listeners

Blog & Mablog by Canon Press

Blog & Mablog

1,397 Listeners

The Lord of Spirits by Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Fr. Stephen De Young, and Ancient Faith Ministries

The Lord of Spirits

1,487 Listeners

In a Certain Kingdom by Dn. Nicholas Kotar, and Ancient Faith Ministries

In a Certain Kingdom

123 Listeners

The Tucker Carlson Show by Tucker Carlson Network

The Tucker Carlson Show

16,332 Listeners

Candace by Candace Owens

Candace

10,800 Listeners