New Year– one of the most favorite holidays in our country. Everyone is looking forward to it, but the kids are especially looking forward to it. It is on this day that they receive gifts from good wizard- Santa Claus. They write letters to him and prepare the best poems and songs. Children also often wonder where Father Frost lives in Russia and whether it is possible to visit him. Let's figure out where the magic house is located on the map of our homeland.
The tradition of celebrating the beginning of the year arose on our planet long before Russia and all modern countries. But at that time the holiday was in the spring, and there was no frost on it. Moreover, this tradition originated in warm regions, where cold weather did not occur at all. So where did the image of the good wizard we wait for every winter come from?
In Russia, officially celebrating the New Year in January began under Peter the Great, in 1700. He also ordered to decorate houses and streets with Christmas trees and use fireworks. But in those days our ancestors did not have a kind grandfather distributing gifts at all. Modern look Father Christmas originated in the late 19th or early 20th centuries. Gradually, it was he who became the main holiday character and gathered many traditions around him. There are two theories for the appearance of such a figure:
This collective image ancient Slavic winter deities. They existed in the mythology of many peoples, but usually nothing very good people They didn’t, but on the contrary, they sent frosts and cold. Gradually they transformed into an old man who punished naughty children and encouraged the kind ones.
This is a real person - Saint Nicholas, who was canonized for his good deeds. He became the prototype of Santa Claus in many European countries. Some Eastern Slavs Saint Nicholas also traditionally brings gifts to children.
Grandfather Frost became truly popular in our country already in the 30s last century. But fairy tales about Moroz Ivanovich and the girl Snegurochka existed much earlier. Therefore, they quickly fell in love with adults and children and became favorite New Year's heroes.
As soon as the children got used to Grandfather Frost and fell in love with him, questions began: where does the dear wizard live? But the parents did not know what to answer, and most often they said that somewhere in the dense forests or at the North Pole. The children began to write letters and address them to Santa Claus at the North Pole.
I wonder where all these messages ended up? Perhaps the parents did not send them away, but prepared a response to the children themselves.
Gradually, the topic of Grandfather Frost’s place of residence became more and more relevant and it was decided to find a place where he still lives. The first homeland of the good wizard at the end of the 80s. became the city of Arkhangelsk, although not for long. In 1995, it was decided that Grandfather Frost, like his American relative, Santa Claus, lives in Lapland. In this regard, the Kola project launched a whole project “Fairytale Lapland”. According to the statements of his leaders, Grandfather Frost lived in the Chunozero estate.
But time passed, and this idea also seemed not the best. Today, Father Frost has several official residences in Russia. Other winter wizards, revered, also have their own homes. different peoples our country. Therefore, almost everyone can find a residence near them, write a letter, or even come for a visit.
Children often ask how Grandfather Frost can be in several houses at the same time, perhaps some of them are not real? We don’t know how he does it, but New Year’s magic probably helps.
Where does Father Frost live in Russia today?
To decide for yourself where to write a letter or even go to visit Grandfather Frost, you need to know exactly where his residence is located. As we have already said, there are several of them and they are located in different corners countries. The residences differ in their size and the scope of events held there. But in any of these places it will be very interesting, and the fabulous atmosphere will definitely absorb you completely.
Residence in Veliky Ustyug
The most famous and official residence of Grandfather Frost today is located in the town of Veliky Ustyug. This is a small ancient city located 450 kilometers from Vologda. Unfortunately, the ancient wooden buildings here were not preserved due to a fire in 1772. But there are many interesting stone buildings there. If you decide to visit Grandfather Frost, be sure to visit local attractions.
And the most important thing that tourists come to Veliky Ustyug for is the residence of Father Frost, which has been located here since 1998. This is not just a mansion in which an old grandfather sits, but a whole entertainment complex. There is a Trail of Fairy Tales, a walk along which becomes a real quest, during which you can get acquainted with fairy-tale characters and help the forces of good in once again defeat evil. Also on the territory of Grandfather’s estate there is a small zoo with northern animals and winter garden, in which all year round The climate is warm. Children will also be interested in the forge, carpentry workshop and glacier.
The area of the residence is relatively small, so you can get around it on foot. And for those who don’t like walking, there are snowmobiles, a magic train and a miracle stove from the fairy tale about Emelya.
It's especially interesting here in New Year's Eve. Guests will be able to enjoy a festive performance and colorful fireworks. There will also be dancing until the morning and a lot of entertainment, but only for adults; children are supposed to sleep at night. By the way, you can stay here in one of the hotels or rent an apartment outside the residence.
Arkhangelsk
This city was the birthplace of Father Frost, before the creation of other residences, and is still often perceived as such. Since the late eighties, here, on the banks of Solombalka, there has been the “Village of Father Frost”. There are interesting houses, a park, and also the home of the wizard himself, where he awaits guests. Also in the village they accept letters from children and sell local souvenirs.
One of the attractions of this residence is the delicious tea served in a real Pomeranian hut.
Murmansk region
Everyone knows that Santa Claus comes from Lapland, why shouldn’t Santa Claus live here too? In the 90s, an estate was created in the Lapland Nature Reserve in the Murmansk region. It is located on the banks of the Chuna River. There is a beautiful tower and amazing nature. Where else can you look at 500-year-old Christmas trees and animals living in the Arctic Circle? This is a trip for true lovers of the north and those who dream of seeing the homeland of all winter wizards.
When going to “Fabulous Lapland”, do not forget that it is really cold here. Lapland frosts can surprise even experienced Siberians.
You need to go to Grandfather Frost from Murmansk. There are buses there to Monchegorsk, located on the border with the reserve, and from there it’s not far to the Chunozero estate itself, where the wizard lives. If you expect to stay there for a couple of days, it is better to spend the night in Murmansk, since the infrastructure in the reserve is not very well developed.
Moscow
The capital's residence of Father Frost was built in 2005. Not only Grandfather has his own tower here, but also his granddaughter, Snegurochka. Around their homes grow beautiful Christmas trees, brought from Veliky Ustyug. Having visited the wizard's house, you can make a wish near his throne, take part in a master class or watch a New Year's Eve theatrical performance. And for lovers of jokes and humor there is a room with distorting mirrors.
When planning a visit to the Moscow house of Grandfather Frost, remember that it is open only on weekends, and on weekdays It is necessary to arrange an excursion in advance.
Getting to this residence is very easy - buses or minibuses run from the Vykhino or Kuzminki metro stations. Travelers are better off staying in Moscow, choosing accommodation closer to the metro to make it easier to go to Santa Claus. In order to fully explore the entire residence and see all the most interesting things, one or two days will be enough.
Saint Petersburg
Grandfather Frost also has his own residence near St. Petersburg. About half an hour's drive from the city is the village of Shuvalovka. Previously it was located there ancient fate from the time of Peter I. It was destroyed, but at the beginning of the century it was rebuilt and turned into the house of Father Frost. On the estate he has a forge, a barnyard, workshops, as well as a bathhouse and refectory.
On the territory of this estate there is entertainment for everyone traditional holidays. Guests can plunge into a real fairy tale and historical atmosphere. And in winter, Santa Claus and his assistants are waiting for everyone here. Performances and competitions, master classes and sweet tastings are organized for children. There is a hotel on site for guests to stay.
For a group of up to 30-40 people, you can organize an educational excursion with horse riding, gatherings around the fire and communication with a live trained bear cub.
Ekaterinburg
The Ural residence of the winter wizard is located in this city. Its peculiarity is the absence of a permanent address. Every year it is built in a new place, but every time it is beautiful, interesting and fun. The celebration program always includes rides, reindeer sleigh rides, and communication with fairy-tale characters. There is nothing to do here for a long time, but 3-4 hours can be spent very excitingly.
Kemerovo
Grandfather's Kuzbass residence has been operating for 15 years and is located in the Tomsk Pisanitsa nature reserve. It is located in the Yashkinsky district, but you need to get there from Kemerovo. The residence opens only for the winter period. It also hosts holiday events for children. And in the reserve you can take a walk around the zoo, visit the archaeodrome, museum, chapel and a real Mongolian yurt.
A store with a large assortment. Many interesting ideas for a gift.
Oleg Pamyatov has difficulties in his personal life
Sit on my lap and touch my magic staff,” this gray-haired old man invites all his guests in a gentle voice. Anyone else would have been punched in the ear for saying such words. And even girls in their prime are attracted to this eccentric without fear. After all, he is the main winter magician of the country: Grandfather Frost from Veliky Ustyug! We decided to find out what kind of person is hidden behind the luxurious beard of the New Year's wizard.
There are many official Santa Clauses in Russia: Chyskhaan from Yakutia, TolBabai from Bashkiria, Sagan Ubugun from Buryatia. There is also the main one - the Kremlin: he played this role for many years famous actor and the host of the “Culinary Duel” Dmitry Nazarov. As the artist said, the Patriarch of All Rus' Alexy II blessed him for the role. This year the prima will light up and dance in the Kremlin State Theater film actor Vasily Voronkov.
With all the wealth of choice, there is a supreme grandfather among the grandfathers, who has lived in residence in Veliky Ustyug since 1999. That's what they call him - Chief Grandfather Frost of Russia, and both journalists and government members call him Moroz Ivanovich. The real, “civilian” name is carefully hidden, although why are there secrets here? We all know from childhood that superheroes and others magical characters reincarnated as needed, and in usual time lead the lives of ordinary citizens.
Having become interested in the personality of the winter wizard, I was surprised to find out that there are at least... four main Santa Clauses from Ustyug. They work on a shift basis, since one person cannot manage it - he has to travel around the cities, organize holidays in the estate, hold press conferences, visit the kids who wrote the most touching letters.
One of this team is Andrei Balin, who has entered into an indefinite contract with the city administration as a specialist in culture and tourism. As local journalists write, in 2004 they even bought him an apartment in Vologda at budget expense. However, among the Ustyug grandfathers there is the most important one, whose height, by the way, is 190 cm. It is he who meets with Putin, and sends greetings to the astronauts in orbit, and goes to meetings with foreign colleagues, and arranges a pre-New Year voyage around Russia and the allied states. In 2011, the famous Pierre Richard came to visit him - together they starred in documentary film"Journey to Santa Claus."
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By the way, many journalists asked the main grandfather who he voted for in the elections. He, as expected, joked that he had only one party - squirrels and bunnies. And on the website Moroz admitted: “Many people expected me to stand up for the game with the bear. But he didn’t do this on principle. Let my choice, like the choice of every citizen, remain a secret.”
Just a fact
First Soviet Grandfather Frost was the famous entertainer Mikhail Garkavi.
Much less is known about Sergei Ivanovich Preobrazhensky than about all his colleagues in the role of “chief Santa Claus.” But it was thanks to him that Santa Claus became what he is now.
Preobrazhensky was not just a playwright, but also a talented teacher. He knew how to work with children himself and taught this to others. It was Sergei Preobrazhensky, who took over the position of Father Frost at the Christmas tree in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions, who formulated recommendations for artists performing in this role.
It's hard to believe, but at the end of the 1930s, when New Year trees first appeared in the USSR, the dominant role of Father Frost was not at all obvious. Moreover, this character did not even participate in the holidays everywhere.
Sergei Preobrazhensky formulated clearly: “Father Frost is the main manager, the first entertainer and the leader of all the fun.” He confirmed these words with many years of work on the Christmas tree in the Hall of Columns.
Some claim that he worked in this role until the early 1960s. But Sergei Ivanovich’s relatives say that in the mid-1950s he underwent a serious operation, after which he no longer performed.
Alexander Khvylya
In 1961, the Kremlin Palace of Congresses was opened in Moscow, where congresses of the ruling Communist Party were held in subsequent years. Soviet Union. In accordance with the slogan “All the best goes to children”, the main christmas tree countries began to hold in the newly built Palace.
Actor Alexander Khvylya as Morozko in the film of the same name, 1964. Photo: russianlook.com
The Kremlin Christmas tree received the status of an important state event, and the candidate for the role of the country’s “main Santa Claus” was selected extremely meticulously.
Father Frost. Snowway, Zimnik and Treskun. What did our ancestors call Santa Claus?
Everything was decided by the movie. In 1964, the fairy tale film “Morozko” was released on the screens of the country, where the role of the winter wizard was played by actor Alexander Khvylya. By that time, his credits included the heroic roles of Budyonny, party committee secretaries, the image of the stern Captain Gul from “The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain” and many other works.
In the image of Morozko, Alexander Leopoldovich turned out to be so organic that those at the top decided: “You couldn’t find a better Santa Claus for the Christmas tree in the Kremlin!”
Khvylya coped well with the role of Father Frost, but since he took up his post as a rather middle-aged man, sometimes incidents occurred. For example, he could not master working with a radio microphone. Once, having finished his part of the speech in the Kremlin, Father Frost Khvylya went backstage and began to complain out loud about a number of problems. The voice of Father Frost, dissatisfied with his life, hovered over the Kremlin Palace, and the technicians could not catch the artist in the tangled corridors. However, Grandfather Frost did not have time to say anything truly seditious.
Roman Filippov
If Alexander Khvylya was elevated to the throne of the “main Santa Claus” by cinema, then his successor won the “kingdom” for himself. 
Roman Sergeevich Filippov is one of the best masters episode in Soviet cinema. Tall and with a loud voice, Filippov was not suitable for the roles of the main characters, but he was memorable even in the short time that the directors allotted to him. Well, who doesn’t remember Nikola Pitersky from “Gentlemen of Fortune”, who was almost deprived of his sight with the help of a “goat” by Evgeniy Leonov? And the visitor from the restaurant in the Diamond Arm, cordially inviting Nikulin and Mironov to Kolyma?
Having already been the Kremlin's Santa Claus for many years, Roman Filippov connected himself even more firmly with New Year's holiday, playing Kamneedov in “Sorcerers”.
New Year's celebration in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions, 1973.
First, Filippov was invited to the Christmas tree in the Kremlin as an understudy for Alexander Khvylya. There were many understudies, but they all worked to Khvylya’s soundtrack (most of the performance was performed to a previously made recording). Filippov insisted that a soundtrack with his voice be recorded. Then the actor ensured that he and Khvylya worked in turns.
In general, when Khvylya retired, the question of who would become the most important among the Santa Clauses was no longer raised.
Roman Filippov played the role of Father Frost at the country's main Christmas tree for almost two decades. He became so comfortable with her that he asked his colleagues to replace him at the theater in early January. Children and parents adored him. And the latter became a problem over time.
The fact is that dads who brought their children to the Christmas tree began to greet Filippov with champagne (and not only champagne), wanting to drink with Santa Claus. As a rule, Filippov did not refuse.
As a result, sometimes Santa Claus was late coming on stage, and his colleagues had to act out what was happening, which is not so easy, given that the performance is performed to a previously recorded soundtrack.
However, these pranks were forgiven to Roman Sergeevich for his ability to work with children and devotion to the New Year holiday.
As it happens, Roman Filippov held his last Christmas tree in January 1992, just a few days after the disappearance of the USSR. At his last performance, the presenter made a mistake: instead of the traditional phrase “Santa Claus does not say goodbye to you,” he said “says goodbye.” This turned out to be a bad prophecy: just a month later, Roman Sergeevich passed away.
Dmitry Nazarov
When the official residence of Father Frost appeared in Veliky Ustyug in the 1990s, the position of the country's main Father Frost also became official. Couldn't take such a high position random person. In addition, a large actor was required, not only in terms of talent, but also in terms of physical dimensions, with a powerful male voice and charm.
Incognito from Veliky Ustyug
It is not known for certain who plays the role of the main Father Frost of Russia today. When journalists begin to pester the wizard with questions about who he really is, he logically answers: “Like who?” Santa Claus, of course!
Father Frost during a visit to St. Petersburg, December 22, 2013.
According to information from sources close to reliable, Dmitry Nazarov resigned as the main Father Frost. The star of the series “Voronin” and the disaster film “Metro” Stanislav Duzhnikov is named as his successor. According to external data, Duzhnikov is quite suitable for this role. However, the actor himself claims that he does not act as Santa Claus, since even his own daughter exposes him.
Whether this is true or not, only Santa Claus himself and his entourage know. That's probably right. After all, the incognito status of the acting New Year's wizard is part of his image. You can guess about something, but you can’t be sure. After all, this is part of the New Year's magic that neither children nor adults want to give up.
“Considerably less is known about Sergei Ivanovich Preobrazhensky than about all his colleagues in the role of “main Father Frost.” But it was thanks to him that Father Frost became what he is now.
Preobrazhensky was not just a playwright, but also a talented teacher. He knew how to work with children himself and taught this to others. It was Sergei Preobrazhensky, who took over the position of Father Frost at the Christmas tree in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions, who formulated recommendations for artists performing in this role.
It's hard to believe, but at the end of the 1930s, when New Year trees first appeared in the USSR, the dominant role of Father Frost was not at all obvious. Moreover, this character did not even participate in the holidays everywhere.
Sergei Preobrazhensky formulated clearly: “Father Frost is the main manager, the first entertainer and the leader of all the fun.” He confirmed these words with many years of work on the Christmas tree in the Hall of Columns.
Some claim that he worked in this role until the early 1960s. But Sergei Ivanovich’s relatives say that in the mid-1950s he underwent a serious operation, after which he no longer performed.
Alexander Khvylya
In 1961, the Kremlin Palace of Congresses was opened in Moscow, where congresses of the ruling Communist Party of the Soviet Union were held in subsequent years. In accordance with the slogan “All the best goes to children,” the country’s main New Year tree began to be held in the newly built Palace.
Actor Alexander Khvylya as Morozko in the film of the same name, 1964. Photo: russianlook.com
The Kremlin Christmas tree received the status of an important state event, and the candidate for the role of the country’s “main Santa Claus” was selected extremely meticulously.
Father Frost. Snowway, Zimnik and Treskun. What did our ancestors call Santa Claus?
Everything was decided by the movie. In 1964, the fairy tale film “Morozko” was released on the screens of the country, where the role of the winter wizard was played by actor Alexander Khvylya. By that time, his credits included the heroic roles of Budyonny, party committee secretaries, the image of the stern Captain Gul from “The Fifteen-Year-Old Captain” and many other works.
In the image of Morozko, Alexander Leopoldovich turned out to be so organic that those at the top decided: “You couldn’t find a better Santa Claus for the Christmas tree in the Kremlin!”
Khvylya coped well with the role of Father Frost, but since he took up his post as a rather middle-aged man, sometimes incidents occurred. For example, he could not master working with a radio microphone. Once, having finished his part of the speech in the Kremlin, Father Frost Khvylya went backstage and began to complain out loud about a number of problems. The voice of Father Frost, dissatisfied with his life, hovered over the Kremlin Palace, and the technicians could not catch the artist in the tangled corridors. However, Grandfather Frost did not have time to say anything truly seditious.
Roman Filippov
If Alexander Khvylya was elevated to the throne of the “main Santa Claus” by cinema, then his successor won the “kingdom” for himself.
Roman Sergeevich Filippov is one of the best masters of the episode in Soviet cinema. Tall and with a loud voice, Filippov was not suitable for the roles of the main characters, but he was memorable even in the short time that the directors allotted to him. Well, who doesn’t remember Nikola Pitersky from “Gentlemen of Fortune”, who was almost deprived of his sight with the help of a “goat” by Evgeniy Leonov? And the visitor from the restaurant in the Diamond Arm, cordially inviting Nikulin and Mironov to Kolyma?
Having already been the Kremlin’s Santa Claus for many years, Roman Filippov tied himself even more closely to the New Year holiday by playing Kamneedov in “Sorcerers.”
New Year's celebration in the Hall of Columns of the House of Unions, 1973.
First, Filippov was invited to the Christmas tree in the Kremlin as an understudy for Alexander Khvylya. There were many understudies, but they all worked to Khvylya’s soundtrack (most of the performance was performed to a previously made recording). Filippov insisted that a soundtrack with his voice be recorded. Then the actor ensured that he and Khvylya worked in turns.
In general, when Khvylya retired, the question of who would become the most important among the Santa Clauses was no longer raised.
Roman Filippov played the role of Father Frost at the country's main Christmas tree for almost two decades. He became so comfortable with her that he asked his colleagues to replace him at the theater in early January. Children and parents adored him. And the latter became a problem over time.
The fact is that dads who brought their children to the Christmas tree began to greet Filippov with champagne (and not only champagne), wanting to drink with Santa Claus. As a rule, Filippov did not refuse.
As a result, sometimes Santa Claus was late coming on stage, and his colleagues had to act out what was happening, which is not so easy, given that the performance is performed to a previously recorded soundtrack.
However, these pranks were forgiven to Roman Sergeevich for his ability to work with children and devotion to the New Year holiday.
As it happens, Roman Filippov held his last Christmas tree in January 1992, just a few days after the disappearance of the USSR. At his last performance, the presenter made a mistake: instead of the traditional phrase “Santa Claus does not say goodbye to you,” he said “says goodbye.” This turned out to be a bad prophecy: just a month later, Roman Sergeevich passed away.
Dmitry Nazarov
When the official residence of Father Frost appeared in Veliky Ustyug in the 1990s, the position of the country's main Father Frost also became official. A random person could not occupy such a high position. In addition, a large actor was required, not only in terms of talent, but also in terms of physical size, with a powerful male voice and charm.
Incognito from Veliky Ustyug
It is not known for certain who plays the role of the main Father Frost of Russia today. When journalists begin to pester the wizard with questions about who he really is, he logically answers: “Like who?” Santa Claus, of course!
Father Frost during a visit to St. Petersburg, December 22, 2013.
According to information from sources close to reliable, Dmitry Nazarov resigned as the main Father Frost. The star of the series “Voronin” and the disaster film “Metro” Stanislav Duzhnikov is named as his successor. According to external data, Duzhnikov is quite suitable for this role. However, the actor himself claims that he does not act as Santa Claus, since even his own daughter exposes him.
Whether this is true or not, only Santa Claus himself and his entourage know. That's probably right. After all, the incognito status of the acting New Year's wizard is part of his image. You can guess about something, but you can’t be sure. After all, this is part of the New Year's magic that neither children nor adults want to give up."
Santa Claus is the most main symbol New Year, its head, and at the same time a holiday character adored by children. Associations with Santa Claus are always the most positive and magical.
Previously, children could meet Grandfather Frost only at a matinee, but now you can order Grandfather Frost in Troitsk directly to your home or even go on a visit to Veliky Ustyug and chat with him.
In Veliky Ustyug, in the possession of Father Frost himself, you can take part in various competitions, eat deliciously and receive a long-awaited gift. You won’t find such a magical place for a winter holiday anywhere else!
Russian Santa Claus
Our Russian Father Frost lives in the north, in the well-known city of Veliky Ustyug. Every year, on New Year's Eve, Grandfather Frost welcomes the youngest guests from all over our country to personally present them with gifts for good behavior throughout the year.
The office of Father Frost himself has been opened in the residence, to which he comes huge amount letters from guys in which they talk about what they would like to receive as a gift. Also in the grandfather’s house there is a throne room, a post office, a workshop, and a souvenir shop. Any visitor to the residence will be able to send relatives and friends a postcard with the seal and autograph of Grandfather Frost himself!
Grandfather's house is located in pine forest. To get to it you will have to walk along the Fairy Tale Path and the Alley of Miracles. Along the way, tourists will encounter all sorts of riddles, charades and puzzles that they will have to solve in order to visit Santa Claus.
You can also meet various fairy-tale characters on your way - the Wise Owl, the Mesyatsev brothers, Mikhailo Potapych and Shishka, who will guide you along the Path of Fairy Tales. There is another house of Grandfather Frost in Kuzminki, in Moscow. Santa Claus himself leads an active lifestyle: he travels, participates in various events and celebrations, and recently he competed in the fight for the symbol of the Sochi Olympics. Tours to Veliky Ustyug are incredibly popular and are sold out literally before our eyes. It is especially interesting to visit Veliky Ustyug in winter. This is why it is recommended to book tickets for this tour in advance. However, if you don't want to bother long trip, then it makes sense to invite Santa Claus to visit you in Lyubertsy.
Relatives of Santa Claus
Every country has its own wizard, because every people wants to believe in something fabulous, in someone who makes their dreams come true. So, in Finland they call Father Frost Joluppoki, in Europe it is Santa Claus, in Ukraine it is St. Nicholas. Even in Russia there is not just one Santa Claus, but several! In Yamal - Yamal Iri (it has its own website, mail and telephone.
Soon, Yamal Iri should have its own residence, in which it will be able to receive small guests), for Yakutia it is Ehee Dyl, in Buryatia it is Sagan Ubugun (it is considered a symbol of longevity and prosperity), and in Karelia it is Pakkaine.
In Belarus there is the brother of our Santa Claus - the Belarusian Grandfather Frost. Not far from Father Frost, who lives in Veliky Ustyug, lives the Kostroma Snow Maiden.
This charming companion of Grandfather Frost is always ready to help the old man entertain the children and sing for them. Grandfather rarely travels with the Snow Maiden, because she needs to take care of the house - equip it, receive guests and check the mail. It is thanks to such fairy tale characters, there is a place for miracles in our lives.
And you need to believe in it, because life is so boring without magic!