You can find the story in various digital formats, including , on several reputable Russian literary sites:
: Provides various formats including fb2 , epub, and mp3 for most of Bazhov's works.
: Offers the full text to read online, or you can download it as fb2 , pdf, or epub.
: While primarily an audio archive (great for listening to the 31-minute dramatization), it also provides text resources for Bazhov’s stories. Story Highlights
: The story follows a young boy named Fedyunka and his grandfather Yefim , who encounter the fairy three times. After surviving a harsh winter, they eventually find a fortune in gold where she danced, allowing them to live comfortably.
: According to miner lore, if she starts dancing over a spot, it indicates the presence of gold buried deep underground.