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 Ded Moroz from Veliky Ustyug | |
| Similar entities | Santa Claus, Father Christmas and Ayaz Ata |
|---|---|
| Family | Snegurochka (Granddaughter) |
| Folklore | Russian, Slavic and Eastern European |
| Other name(s) | Morozko, Dzmer Pap, Did Moroz, Şaxta Baba, Dzied Maroz, Died Moraz, Dyeda Mraz, Bobo Barfi, Chykhaan, Ayaz Ata, Kysh Babay |
| 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 |
Ded Moroz,[a] or Morozko (Russian: Морозко, romanized: Morozko), is a legendary figure similar to Father Christmas, and Santa Claus who has his roots in Slavic mythology. The tradition of Ded Moroz is mostly spread in East Slavic countries and is a significant part of Russian culture. At the beginning of the Soviet era, communist authorities banned Ded Moroz. However, the ban was lifted and he soon became a significant part of Soviet culture. The literal translation of Ded Moroz is Grandfather Frost or Old Man Frost, but traditionally the name is translated as Father Frost.
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Ded Moroz wears a heel-length fur coat, in red or blue, a semi-round fur hat, and valenki on his feet. He has a long white beard. He walks with a long magic stick[1] and often rides a troika. He is often depicted bringing presents to well-mannered children, often delivering them in person in the days of December and secretly under the New Year Tree[2] over night on New Year's Eve.
The residence of Ded Moroz in Russia is considered to be the town of Veliky Ustyug, Vologda Oblast.[1] The residence of the Belarusian Dzyed Maroz is said to be in Belavezhskaya Pushcha.
In East Slavic cultures, Ded Moroz is accompanied by Snegurochka (Russian: Снегурочка, Snegurochka; Belarusian: Снягурка, Sniahurka; Ukrainian: Снігуронька, Snihurońka; "Snow Maiden"), his granddaughter and helper.
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- ^ a b "Ded Moroz, the Russian Santa: Ded Moroz, or 'Grandfather Frost' is Russia's Santa Claus by Kerry Kubilius". About.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2010.
- ^ Roache, Madaline. "How Soviet Russia Banished Their Version of Santa Claus, Then Brought Him Back to Spread Communist Cheer". Time. Time. Retrieved 27 December 2024.