The Snow Maiden

Interesting Facts

• The play is based on Russian folk tales and myths about the Snow Maiden, the daughter of Spring and Frost.
• The play combines elements of folklore and realism, making it unique in Russian literature.
• The Snow Maiden, the main character, symbolizes purity and innocence, but her fate is tragic due to her inability to love.
• The play was first staged in 1873 at the Maly Theatre in Moscow.
• The music for the play was composed by the famous composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, which added to its popularity.
• The plot of the play unfolds in the fictional land of the Berendeys, giving it a fairy-tale atmosphere.
• The play raises important themes such as the conflict between nature and human emotions, as well as the search for harmony.