Snegurochka (rus. Снегурочка, derived from “Snow Maiden”, also known as Snegurka

Snegurochka (rus. Снегурочка, derived from “Snow Maiden”, also known as Snegurka, Snezjevichka) — one of the most well-known characters from russian folklore, a girl made from snow. It is likely that the image of Snegurochka was originally associated with the seasons cycle and the processes of nature’s death/resurrection (analogically with Kupala and Kostroma), but later the character has transformed from mythological to entirely folkloristic. According to the story, Snezjevichka was made as a snowman and then animated and transformed into a real living girl. She doesn’t lose any properties of the snow, though, therefore any heat, fire, or even sunlight (in some variations) are fatal to Snegurochka. Much later the folklore image of Snegurochka has been reinterpreted in plays, operas, cinematograph. As a result, from the late XIXs  — early XXs she has been inevitably associated with the celebration of the New Year and depicted as a constant companion (and, surprise-mothefuckers, granddaughter) of a Ded Moroz. -- source link

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