Ded Moroz or Morozko is a legendary figure similar to Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus who has his roots in Slavic mythology.
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12 Facts About Ded Moroz
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The tradition of Ded Moroz is mostly spread in East Slavic countries and is an important part of Russian culture.
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Ded Moroz wears a heel-length fur coat, in red or blue, a semi-round fur hat, and valenki on his feet.
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In East Slavic cultures, Ded Moroz is accompanied by Snegurochka, his granddaughter and helper, who wears long silver-blue robes and a furry cap or a snowflake-like crown.
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Ded Moroz is a unique attribute of Ded Moroz, since similar characters in other cultures do not have a female companion.
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Origins of the character of Ded Moroz predates Christianity as a Slavic wizard of winter.
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In November and December 2010, Ded Moroz was one of the candidates in the running for consideration as a mascot for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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For example, in Bashkir Ded Moroz is known as ??? ?????, in Tatar it has the similar spelling Qis Babay with the same meaning.
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Ded Moroz is not a historical folkloric Belarusian character, but was a replacement for Saint Nicholas, known locally as Sviaty Mikalaj, whom Soviet authorities disapproved of because of his Christian origin.
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Ded Moroz was said to bring gifts for the New Year because public celebration of Christmas was frowned upon during communism.
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In Tajik, Ded Moroz is known as Boboi Barfi, and Snegurochka is called Barfak.
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