# St. Nicholas — Russian Folktales character guide

> St. Nicholas in Russian Folktales by A. N. Afanasyev.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Nicholas, Saint Nicholas

**First appearance:** 0043-a-story-of-saint-nicholas

## Who they are

A saint who helps the poor and punishes the greedy in tales.

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