Snegurochka

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Snegurochka
Снегурочка

Snegurochka on a Soviet postcard, 1990
Similar entities	Zwarte Piet, Knecht Ruprecht, Krampus
Family	Ded Moroz (Grandfather)
Other name(s)	Snow Maiden, Snegurka, Snyahurka, Snihuronka, Karhiliw, Kharchaana, Qar Qızı, Ayaz kyz
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

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 its first appearance in Russian folklore in the 19th century.^[1]

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.^[1]