Alex Dashino and Varvara Volodina of the Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design crafted a stunning animated video for The Decemberists‘ “The Rake’s Song.”

“Any video referencing Baba Yaga, that lovable Russian folktale mainstay, is A+ in my book” – Colin Meloy, singer of The Decemberists.

Watch the video:

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