Snegurochka
Snegurochka on a Soviet postcard, 1990 | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Snow Maiden, Snegurka, Snyahurka, Snihuronka, Karhiliw, Kharchaana, Qar Qızı, Ayaz kyz |
| Similar entities | Zwarte Piet, Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus |
| Family | Ded Moroz (Grandfather) |
| Origin | |
| Known for | being the companion of Ded Moroz |
| Country | Russia (before: Soviet Union, Russian Empire) |
| Region | Northwest Russia, Siberia, Central Russia, Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, North Asia, Volga Region, Ural |
| Habitat | Northwest Russia |
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Snegurochka (diminutive) or Snegurka (Russian: Снегу́рочка (diminutive), Снегу́рка, IPA: [sʲnʲɪˈɡurət͡ɕkə, sʲnʲɪˈɡurkə]), or Snow Maiden, is a Novy God character originating from Russian fairy tales.
She has no apparent roots in traditional Slavic mythology and customs, having made her first appearance in Russian folklore in the 19th century.
Since the mid-20th century under the Soviet period, Snegurochka is known for being depicted as the granddaughter and companion of Ded Moroz during the New Year.