Дед Мороз – любимец всех детей и многих взрослых.This is not only fabulous, but already a real character in almost every country that has its own residences. Not only children, but also adults tend to reach it annually. Many people ask: “What is the name of the Belarusian Father Frost?”. His name is Zyuzya. About him and will be discussed in this article.
The story of the appearance of Santa Claus takes its origins fromfor a long time. According to one of the versions, in the third century, the boy Nikolai (the Successor) was born, who later became a bishop. As an adult, he always helped the children and gave them gifts.
Over time, the image of a good bishop becameto be associated with the New Year and Christmas holidays. He began to be considered the patron saint of children. Centuries passed, and his image was supplemented with many additions. Gradually, Nicholas the Great Man became known only as Santa Claus.
He is in almost every country.Only styled it differently. He differs in his attire. The history of Belarusian Santa Claus dates back to 2002. It was then that President Lukashenko decided to acquire his own Grandfather Frost and “settle” him in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. The construction of the Zuzi residence has begun.
The estate of the Belarusian Father Frost was built in2003 It is located in the national park in Belovezhskaya Pushcha. This is a cultural and tourist complex. It is called the residence (or estate) of Belarusian Grandfather Frost.
В комплекс входит не только дом, где и живет legendary fairy tale character. It has hotels with rooms and separate tourist houses, ecological paths, and entertainment programs are held. And not only in the New Year, but at any time of the year. True, his estate itself is open only during the New Year and Christmas holidays.
Many are interested in:once a fairy-tale character in each country is called differently, what is the name of Belarusian Grandfather Frost? And the answer will be simple: Zyuzya. This is a fellow Russian fairy grandpa. He is the same wizard. Patronizes children, gives them gifts and fulfills dreams. As it should be, he has a granddaughter Snow Maiden. And they live in their estate in Belovezhskaya Pushcha.
Father Frost in Belarusian - Dzed Maroz.His possessions are located on the territory of the former bison kennel. Earlier in the winter they fed there. The area of the former nursery, and now - the possessions of Santa Claus - 15 hectares.
In the residence is his estate with a thronethe hall. In the center stands a carved wooden throne. It is made of several types of wood at once. On the top of the back there are two martens. The armrests are made in the form of heads of horses.
On the ground floor there is a study.There, the Belarusian Father Frost dries his boots by the fire. On the second - a bedroom with a large carved bed and a stack of pillows. There is a small balcony. The Belarusian wizard greets guests on the porch of his estate with the Snow Maiden.
Зюзя – белорусский Дед Мороз.He dresses like his Russian counterpart. In the winter - in a red fur coat and felt boots. But in summer his robe is different. Zyuzya wears a shirt embroidered with a Belarusian ornament. On the head - a straw hat. The magic staff Zyuzya wears constantly with him, at any time of the year, and does not let go of his hands.
The Snow Maiden's house is located next to the estate of DedFrost, a little to the side. It is one-story. There is a "shelter" in it. This is a repository of children's gifts, letters, photographs, drawings and crafts, which were sent to Santa Claus. His museum is located in the Snow Maiden's house. It contains a lot of old items.
Only Belarusian Santa Claus could boastthe largest Christmas tree that grew on the territory of his estate. It was the highest fir in all of Europe. Her age is 120 years. According to some sources, even 150. This spruce was the main attraction in the residence for the New Year and Christmas holidays.
But in 2014 it had to be cut down due todrying out. Previously, it was decorated with 5,000 light bulbs, and the height of the tree was 40 m. Nearby, not less chic forest coniferous beauties grow, and a spruce spruce found a worthy replacement.
Zyuzya - Belarusian Father Frost, who is guardedat the entrance are two knights made of wood. Their names are Vyazovich Vyazovich and Oak Dubovich. Near the main fir there are compositions and sculptural groups created after the famous fairy tales about Snow White with dwarfs and 12 months. And each of the latter represents a certain sign of the horoscope. There is a legend that when people touch their month, go around it and make a wish in a whisper, then it surely comes true.
The residence of the Belarusian Father Frost is fullsurprises. There is a magic well in it. At the bottom of it lie the fragments of a mirror, which Snow White's stepmother smashed. If a person who has done nothing wrong in life comes up, bows and asks for water to drink, then fragments of a mirror will join at the bottom. It will pop up and answer questions posed to it. The water from idle time will become “alive” and heal any, even the most complex and painful wound.
They say that it was in this well that the vein livedPike, which once caught Emelya. In honor of these fabulous heroes, there is a sculpture that depicts them. There are many other objects created by the description of fairy tales. For example, a small pond. It is home to the frog princess. She is waiting for her prince. But married men and even fiancés cannot be approached to this pond, otherwise they can turn green.
Belarusian Father Frost, as well as hisfellow is a wizard. Accordingly, on its territory there are many fairy-tale characters and amazing inanimate objects. For example, a small windmill. Thanks to her, you can get rid of the mistakes that were made in life. If they are small, then at the base of the mill you need to rub small pebbles. And if large, then choose the largest cobblestones. If a person has broken wood in his life, then in this case the mill must be embraced.
Zyuzya - Belarusian Grandfather Frost, who, like hisbrothers in other countries, has its residence. It is decorated with many fabulous sculptures. Here there is Pinocchio, Pike and many other characters. The path that leads to the magical lake, along the entire length is accompanied by benches, next to which are small figures of dwarves. They help guests not to get lost in the forest more often, find edible mushrooms, suggest which ones are false and poisonous.
On the territory of the residence are shoppingshops where you can buy souvenirs or gifts for relatives, friends and relatives. There are also entertainment complexes. Garlands and colored lights are hanging on the trees. They light up at night and sparkle like jewels, creating the feeling that those present are in a fairy tale.
Visiting Belarusian Zyuzu, you can not onlyenjoy the fairy tale, but also try the traditional cuisine. It is proposed to visit the Winter workshop, where you can make jewelry yourself not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. For example, a doll charm. Or look at the Museum of Ice life.
For holidaymakers throughout the residenceBelarusian Zuzi has gazebos and terraces, tables and benches. In the summer they save from the sun, being under the canopy of trees. The ceremony of crossing the border of the New Year is interesting and surprising.
Резиденция Зюзи работает круглый год, без weekends. It is open at the same time when the Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is open - from 9 to 18 hours. There are children's and adult entrance tickets. The first two times cheaper.
The address of the Belarusian Father Frost is as follows:Belovezhskaya Pushcha, the residence of Zuzi. Getting to it is easy. First you need to get to the village of Kamenoki. On its territory is the main entrance to the park. Then - on transport, which runs specifically for tourists.
Departure to Santa Claus in the residence takes place.every time a group of 10 people is recruited. If you travel on your own, then in this case you will need to spend the night in a hotel or on a camp site. Entry to the park is possible only on tourist buses. By private transport there will not be missed.
У главных входных ворот парка посетителей meets Vasilisa the narrator. It will show all the sights, tell legends and interesting facts, answer all questions. He will acquaint with all the fabulous characters and show where and how the Belarusian Santa Claus lives with his granddaughter.
In the summer at the residence of the Snow Maiden there is no - shegoes to the North Pole, so as not to melt. But her guest house is always open. To go to the residence of Santa Claus, who is guarded by two wooden knights at the entrance, you need to pronounce special phrases. Vasilisa the narrator will help to do this.
She also conducts a tour of the possessions of Santa Claus. Shows a fabulous apiary where bears and moose come for honey. It is on it in the winter that Santa Claus comes to visit the kids.
