{"product_id":"soviet-snegurochka-figurine-cotton-snow-maiden","title":"Soviet Snegurochka Figurine – Vintage Cotton Snow Maiden Christmas Figure, 1970s","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet Snegurochka figurine is a large Snow Maiden, traditionally placed under the Christmas tree alongside Ded Moroz (Father Frost). It is a classic example of the vatnaya igrushka, or cotton wool toy, technique widely used in the USSR. The figure has a hand-painted face with blue eyes and a long white winter coat with a matching hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snegurochka (Snow Maiden) Christmas figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vatnaya igrushka (cotton wool toy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ukrainian SSR, Terebovlya factory (Ternopil region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick pressed cotton wool over a frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic \/ composite, hand painted with blue eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardboard \/ wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 34 cm (13.4 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original paper factory label on the bottom, mentioning the UKRPROMIGRUSHKA association and a retail price of 1 ruble 65 kopeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition for its age, which is over 50 years. There is some minor natural yellowing of the cotton and small age spots (foxing). There is no major structural damage, and the face paint is well preserved. Please refer to the photos for a detailed look.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnegurochka is Ded Moroz's granddaughter in Russian and Ukrainian New Year tradition, and cotton figures like this were hung on or set under Soviet trees. The label that is still attached helps identify the factory and period. It is a good addition to a collection of vintage Christmas ornaments, Soviet-era toys or Eastern European folk decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681917862037,"sku":"EBAY-406886238204","price":152.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-snegurochka-figurine-cotton-snow-maiden-1.jpg?v=1791721573","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-snegurochka-figurine-cotton-snow-maiden","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}