Ruhtinas Serebrjani: Kertomus Iivana Julman ajoilta

A vivid portrait of mid‑16th‑century Eastern Europe opens the tale, where the young Prince Nikita Romanovitsh Serebrjani rides into the remote village of Medvedevka with a retinue of soldiers and servants. Sent by Tsar Ivan Vasiljevich to negotiate peace after years of war, his mission quickly sours when the Lithuanian court’s diplomats twist his straightforward honesty into a weapon against him. In a dramatic council hall, the prince shatters the treaty draft with a single, decisive strike, declaring the duplicity of his hosts and abandoning the fragile talks.

Serebrjani’s striking appearance—dark‑ringed eyes, a firm mouth, and a childlike grin—mirrors his blend of fierce resolve and genuine compassion. As word of his boldness spreads, he becomes both feared and admired by Russians and Lithuanians alike. The story follows his relentless march from diplomatic failure to the battlefield, promising encounters with new allies, cunning rivals, and the harsh realities of a region on the brink of renewed conflict. Listeners will be drawn into a world where honor, strategy, and raw bravery collide.