Ruslan and Ludmila (Russian: «Руслан и Людмила») is a 1972 film directed by Aleksandr Ptushko.

Furious, the prince blames Ruslan for failing to protect his daughter, declaring that he will give Lyudmila’s hand to whoever finds and brings her back to the palace.

Finn also shares his own story: in his youth, he tried to win the love of a beautiful young woman named Naina, who was indifferent to him.

He turned to sorcery to enchant her, and the spell worked, but by then 40 years had passed since their last encounter, and Naina had become an unattractive old witch.

They engage in a deadly battle, ending in Rogdai’s defeat as Ruslan throws him into the Dnieper River.

On the battlefield, Ruslan encounters a giant, disembodied head, which mocks him at first but, impressed by his bravery, shares its story.

The warrior’s head gives the sword to Ruslan, urging him to take vengeance on Chernomor and revealing that the sorcerer’s power resides in his beard.

Ruslan journeys further but faces traps set by Naina and Chernomor, who conspire to lead him astray with deadly encounters, including a tiger and other dark creatures.

After failing to get answers from Chernomor, Ruslan binds him and sets off back home with both Lyudmila and the captured sorcerer.

Returning to the palace as heroes, Ruslan uses the magical ring to awaken Lyudmila, to the joy of Prince Vladimir and the horror of Farlaf, whose deception is now exposed.