In 2004, the Studio "Mill" released the first picture from the animated series "Three Athletes." To date, seven full-length cartoons have already been shown, and one is at the post-production stage. And when the cycle has grown to such a size, it is difficult to immediately distribute all parts of the “Three Heroes” in order.
The stories about the heroes, although they are separate, are connected by one storyline. But this does not mean that you must follow a strict order when viewing. Even if you look first at the last cartoon - the plot and actions of the heroes will be clear. But for the sake of completeness, it is better to watch all the parts of The Three Heroes in order.
"Alyosha Popovich and Tugarin Snake"
The first story from the hero cycle unfolds in Rostov. A son was born in the priest's family, who was named Alyosha. When the boy was growing, everyone noticed remarkable strength in him. Alyosha grew up a hero. But only recognition and respect among the residents of the city did not receive.
His neighbors are afraid, because Alyosha has repeatedly destroyed houses and buildings in Rostov. The young man is always alone, none of his peers wants to know the young hero. The only one to whom Alyosha trusts her thoughts is the mentor and teacher Tikhon.
When Tugarin’s army arrives in Rostov, Alyosha decides not to give up without a fight. He persuades residents to ambush and rid themselves of Horde oppression forever. But the plan does not work: the invaders take away all the gold, Rostov is destroyed, and they want to put Alyosha on a stake.
But Tikhon rescues the student, and together they go straight to Tugarin to return the gold back and get even with the enemy.
"Dobrynya Nikitich and the Serpent Gorynych"
If you look at all the parts of the "Three Heroes" in order, then the second in the list will be the story of Dobryn. The film reveals in more detail the personality of the Grand Duke of Kiev.
When the ruler finds out that his beloved niece has fallen in love with a simple messenger, he decides to cope with the problem with his own methods. The prince sends Elisha on a mission, and at this time he is looking for a groom for Fun. But everything turns out not as the ruler wanted.
Elisha delivers the message to Dobryna, and he takes the young man to his disciples. In Kiev, the Prince loses Fun in the cards. When the hero returns to the capital, he learns that the bride was kidnapped by the Serpent Gorynych. But Dobrynya does not believe in this - after all, Gorynych is his friend.
Then, contrary to the will of the Prince, the hero and Elisha set off in search of the truth.
"Ilya Muromets and Nightingale the Robber"
The third cartoon in the list of all parts of “Three Heroes” in order was the story of Ilya Muromets.
For a long time, the Nightingale terrorized the inhabitants of Russia. Many tried to capture the robber, but only Ilya Muromets was able to pacify the enemy. The hero captured the Nightingale and put him in prison.
But very soon, the Prince releases the Nightingale, having requested only a hundred coins from it. Ilya does not tolerate this attitude and leaves the service. But the Prince decides to blackmail the hero back into operation. The ruler orders Ilya to leave at court and his beloved horse - Burushka. The hero leaves anyway, but promises to redeem his horse.
At the same time, the Nightingale attacks the palace, devastates the treasury and kidnaps Burushka. The prince knows that Ilya will not agree to return the money, but will do everything for the horse. Therefore, the hero says only about the disappearance of Burushka. Ilya immediately goes in pursuit, taking with him the Prince.
“Three heroes and the Shamakhan queen”
When watching all the cartoons “Three Heroes” of the “Mill” studio in a row, you can see that the first tape that united all the heroes was “The Shamakhan Queen”.
Peace came in Russia. The situation at the borders is calm, the enemies do not raid, the treasury is full. And in this calm time, the Shamakhan queen begins to act. Her only goal is to find the source of eternal youth. And for this, she will need tears of beauties. That's just the land of the Queen is empty and lifeless. Then she directs her gaze towards Russia, where the most beautiful girls live.
The heroes will meet the queen, who can use spells and animate stones. And this time they will fight not only for their homeland, but also for their love.
"Three Warriors on distant shores"
When viewing all the parts of the “Three Heroes”, one should note in order the tape about the adventures of the young people in the kingdom abroad.
Kolyvan and Baba Yaga again conceived the evil. Now they decide by deception to overthrow the Prince and rule over all Russia. But while the heroes are on guard, it’s impossible to crank up a cunning plan. Then Baba Yaga lures the main defenders of Kiev into a trap.
Yaga locks the heroes into a barrel and throws it into the sea. Now the path is clear, and no one bothers Kolyvan to get rid of the Prince. But in Kiev, not only heroes can fend for themselves.
"Three heroes. Horse Riding
The cartoon takes place in an already familiar castle in Kiev. The heroes were sent in search of the pirate Potani. Gorynych decided to travel, and therefore flew to Tibet. Only the Prince and Julius remained in the castle.
On one of the peaceful days, the horse witnesses a conversation from which he realizes that the boyars want to overthrow the Prince. Julius understands that there is no one to save the ruler, so they run away. But in the wild they too are hard. The only way to return everything as it was was to call the heroes. However, neither the Prince nor Julius have the money to send them news.
"Three heroes and the sea king"
At the moment, when viewing all parts of the "Three Heroes" in order, the cartoon about the sea king will be the last on the list.
The world has come to Russia. The last time the warriors put on their armor a few months ago. Sitting at home, they languish and lose strength. Seeing the condition of his friends, Gorynych advises them to go to China for the tooth of his distant relative. According to legend, this tooth can return the former strength of the heroes. Meanwhile, the Prince and Julius find a way to penetrate the underwater kingdom.