Sitting on a throne in the beautiful enchanted garden of Chernomor, Ludmila nonetheless looks sad. The stars have come out on the night sky, and she is still awaiting her beloved Ruslan. She regretfully gazes down, as the magical swans gather at her feet. The composition is done in the usual Mstera style, fully utilizing the space and filling it with fresh reds, greens, yellows, and blues. Elegant golden ornament surrounds the scene. This beautiful traditional work is painted on a papier mache box. The box sits flat and opens without a hinge. The interior is red. The bottom of the composition is signed with the name of the composition, artist, and village. Lacquer is in very good condition.