Аннотация:This article is devoted to the analysis of the narrative material and structure of Dolgan fairytales.The authors believe that northern folklore is not only a part of the authentic oral tradition of indigenous peoples, but also an important component in the ethnic identity formation.In this regard, the study of storylines will allow to understand the peculiarities of the northern culture of the Dolgan people, reveal the structure and arrangement of the world constructed in the fairytales.