New Year in Russia Part 2 Then, how Russians decorate their house before the celebration? Not much, but normally they have a Christmas tree and if the family consists one or some kids, they will have also Ded Morozh and Snegurochka. Who are they? Ded is a shortened word from “Dedushka – grandfather” and Morozh means freeze. So, you can guess that Ded Morozh is kind of Santa Claus. But, from my point of view, “Russian’s Santa Claus” looks more elegant (sorry, this is my opinion only), as he wears long fur coat and I am fans of it. Long coat always looks good on people. And he is not alone! As I mentioned before, he often goes with Snegurochka – sneg – snow (snowy girl?) that appears to be his granddaughter. They both will give presents and will be glad to hear you presenting your own poem. So, they won’t sneakily come to your room and just put a present. Nope. In Russia they come when you are awake. And are they real one? Of course, no, although I hope so. They are just father, brother or somebody from your acquaintances who come in costume of those figures. Sometimes, when they think they don’t have appropriate girl, they will ask a man to be Snegurochka. What’s more? It’s unique thing, but Russians won’t start eating until they look a speech from their president. Not because they are fans of Putin or so, yet it is just a sign that the New Year has come as president will give speech at 23.59, or some minutes before New Year.