In Romania, there is a similar figure, derived from the Slavic dragon and named zmeu.

Although quite similar to other European dragons, Slavic dragons have their peculiarities.

In Wendish mythology Zirnitra, or Zir, is a black Slavic dragon and the god of sorcery.

For Kazan Russians, Zilant had negative connotations, as it was represented as a Slavic dragon rather than a snake.

A unit of the Soviet army, comprising seven people, and led by a captain nicknamed "Gorynych" (Slavic dragon) (Guskov) by his companions, has left for reconnaissance and observation of the movements of the retreating enemy.