Where was the Snow Maiden written?

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The Snow Maiden is a teenage girl with a heart of ice whose very existence offends the Sun-God. Only when she learns to love, as her heart melts, will the Sun-God be appeased and so bring about the arrival of summer.

What is the story behind Snow Maiden?

What is a snow maiden in Russia?

In the Russian Christmas tradition Father Christmas is always accompanied by his granddaughter. Her name is Snegurochka a snow maiden. She usually wears a blue fur coat and a crown.

What does Snegurochka do?

Snegurochka, the Snow Maiden, is a popular seasonal figure in Russian culture. In her most recognizable form, she is Ded Moroz’s granddaughter and companion as he delivers gifts to good children in celebration of the New Year.

What fairytale is the snow child based on?

Snegurochka

The Snow Child is based on a Russian fairy tale, Snegurochka.

Is Ded Moroz Santa Claus?

Ded Moroz or Grandfather Frost is a Russian counterpart of Santa Claus. Both bring presents and are much expected by the kids but there’re a few things that make them different.

How long is the Snow Maiden ballet?

Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the snow covered landscape of the Russian countryside, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world.
The Russian State Ballet Orchestra.

Time:	7.30pm
Duration:	106 minutes including an interval

What happens to Snegurochka at the end of the Rimsky Korsakov’s opera?

To the astonishment of the people, she melts.