Snegurocka - Creature of folklore by AuraBianca
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Snegurocka, or Snow Maiden, is a character in Russian folk tales. While she has no evident roots in traditional Slavic mythology, she became popular in the 19th Century thanks to an opera in four acts with a prologue by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. The Russian libretto is based on the like-named play by Alexander Ostrovsky, with music by Tchaikovsky.
Ever since, she has been depicted as the granddaughter and helper of Ded Moroz (the Slavic Father Christmas) and is particularly loved by children at New Year parties, symbolizing charm and kindness.
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