Narrative strategy and inspiration of the Russian animated film series “The Three Bogatyrs”

The localization of the narrative is an important factor in the success of The Three Bogatyrs, which is a phenomenal film in the history of Russian animation films in the new era. The folk narrative, historical narrative and carnival narrative are interwoven and blended to balance the storytelling, ideology and entertainment of the series. The use of traditional cultural symbols greatly broadens the potential audience resources of the animated film series.