Snegurochka
Character in Russian fairy tales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Snegurochka (disambiguation).
"Snow Maiden" redirects here. For other uses, see Snow Maiden (disambiguation).
Snegurochka (diminutive) or Snegurka (Russian: Снегу́рочка (diminutive), Снегу́рка, IPA: [sʲnʲɪˈgurətɕkə, snʲɪˈgurkə]), or The Snow Maiden, is a character in Russian fairy tales.
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This character has no apparent roots in traditional Slavic mythology and customs, having made its first appearance in Russian folklore in the 19th century.[1]
Since the mid-20th century under the Soviet period, Snegurochka has also been depicted as the granddaughter and helper of Ded Moroz during New Year parties for children.[1]