Granddaughter of Ded Moroz
In late Russian Empire Snegurochka was part in Christmas celebration, in form of figurines tro decorate the fir tree and a character in children's pieces.
In early Soviet Union, the tradition of Christmas was banned, together with other Christian traditions. However in 1935 the celebration of the New Year was allowed, which included, in part, the fir tree and Ded Moroz. At this time Snegurochka acquired a role of the granddaughter of Ded Moroz and his helper.
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