The first difference is that Marie and Fritz are Masha and Nickolay.

The second difference is that the crriage turns into the shop.

The next difference is that they are in Russia , not in Germany.

The next difference is that Mouse King has only one head , not seven.

The next difference is that the childeren were not at home , but outside.

The next difference is that the Nutcracker was not under the Cristmas tree , but in the shop.