# Ivánushka — Russian Folktales character guide

> Ivánushka in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Ványa

**First appearance:** 0004-the-dun-cow

## Who they are

A simpleton or youngest son who often succeeds through luck or kindness.

## Links

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