The Snow Maiden (Russian: Снегурочка, romanized: Snegurochka) is a 1968 Soviet musical fantasy film directed by Pavel Kadochnikov.
Although many young men admire her, including the charming Lel, her heart remains cold, and she shows no affection in return.
At a gathering, the Berendey king decrees that whoever can win Snegurochka's love before dawn, as the Sun God Yarilo rises, will marry her.
As the villagers form couples, Lel pairs with Kupava, giving her a chance to move on from her heartbreak.
However, as they approach Yarilo at sunrise, the sun's warmth melts Snegurochka, and she tragically vanishes.