The Snegurochka is a girl of the ice and snow in Russian Fairy Tales.
Myths & Legends[]
A version of a folk tale about a girl made of snow and named Snegurka (Snezhevinochka; Снегурка (Снежевиночка)) was published in 1869 by Alexander Afanasyev in the second volume of his work The Poetic Outlook on Nature by the Slavs, where he also mentions the German analog, Schneekind ("Snow Child"). In this version, childless Russian peasants Ivan and Marya made a snow doll, which came to life. This version was later included by Louis Léger in Contes Populaires Slaves (1882). Snegurka grows up quickly. A group of girls invite her for a walk in the woods, after which they make a small fire and take turns leaping over it; in some variants, this is on St. John's Day, and a St. John's Day tradition. When Snegurka's turn comes, she starts to jump, but only gets halfway before evaporating into a small cloud. Andrew Lang included this version as "Snowflake" in The Pink Fairy Book (1897).
How to Stay Safe[]
The Snegurochka will hibernate during Summer, so this is the best time to go outside. In Winter, stay inside as it is their hunting season.
If you do come across one, try to reject her charm. When she approaches you, just try and think over and over again, "I do not know this woman. She could be married." Over and over, until she is gone.