Genshin Impact Tsaritsa Name Analysis

I believe all Travelers have seen the official character art of the Columbina. Not only does it feature the perfect character art of the Columbina, but the background introduction below is also very interesting. The name "Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya" displayed on the art is also quite attention-grabbing. Why would she give such a comment? Let's take a look together.

In Columbina background introduction, the commentator "Anastasya Feodorovna Snezhnaya" on the Columbina's character art is particularly noteworthy.

The surname "Snezhnaya" (Russian: Снежная) is actually a transliteration of the name of the nation of Snezhnaya, a variant of the Russian word for "snow" (Russian: Снег). The fact that someone uses the name of a nation as their surname (the last character to do so was Furina, full name Furina de Fontaine) naturally speaks volumes about this individual's status. It is likely the current ruler of Snezhnaya-the Tsaritsa. And judging from the Tsaritsa's rather stern remarks directed at the Columbina, she is indeed a deity with a strong sense of authority.

It is worth noting that the children from the House of the Hearth also share standardized surnames derived from the nation's name. For males, it is "Snezhevich" (Russian: Снежевич), and for females, it is "Snezhevna" (Russian: Снежневна). These are Russian patronymics (Russian: Oтчество), literally translating to "Son of Snow" and "Daughter of Snow" respectively, which can be extended to mean "Son of Snezhnaya" and "Daughter of Snezhnaya," as they are children raised by the nation.

The Tsaritsa's name "Anastasya" originates from the Russian Анастасия, which derives from the Ancient Greek word ἀνάστασις, meaning "resurrection." The most famous historical figure in Russian history to bear this name is the youngest daughter of the last Emperor of the Russian Empire, Nicholas II: "Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova" (Russian: Анастасия Николаевна Романова).

The middle name "Feodorovna" (Russian: Фёдоровна) is a patronymic, meaning "daughter of Feodor." It also connects to the historical archetype of the last imperial family, corresponding to the last Empress of Russia, wife of Nicholas II: "Alexandra Feodorovna" (Russian: Александра Фёдоровна).

Empress Alexandra's original name was Victoria Alix Helene Louise Beatrice (German: Viktoria Alix Helene Luise Beatrice Prinzessin von Hessen und bei Rhein), a princess of the Grand Duchy of Hesse and by Rhine in the German Empire, hence also known as "Alix of Hesse."

Based on the case of the Tsaritsa's name, it is also largely confirmed that the previous Cryo Archon, the "Belyi Tsar" (Russian: Белый царь), is most likely based on the last Russian Tsar, "Nicholas II" (Russian: Николай II).

In fact, the infamous "Mad Monk" Rasputin, a highly influential favorite of Nicholas II in late Tsarist Russia, already has a corresponding character in the game: Professor Rotwang, originally named Rauthvangi, who hails from Khaenri'ah.

Just as in its historical counterpart, after Rotwang rose within the Snezhnayan royal court, his extraordinary erudition earned him the deep favor of the Belyi Tsar, and he gained countless followers both in the court and among the people. He also conspired with the last Leader of the Frostmoon Scions, Lovia, to commit horrifying crimes. Due to his own unique experiences, Rotwang pursued the secrets of the Abyss with near-fanatical zeal. He once offered poisonous counsel to the old Cryo Archon in an attempt to steal the power left behind by the Welkin Moon. In the end, however, this arrogant and delusional madman also failed to escape the cage of the Heavenly Firmament and was consumed by the demonic heavens that lie at the end of delusion.

As for the fact that the Tsaritsa is the daughter of the previous Cryo Archon, this was actually known as early as the Luna I version through research on the important book Hymns of the Far Northcombined with other materials. It can also be confirmed that the race of both Cryo Archons is the "Fae." The essence of this race is that of artificial life created by the ancient "Golden City" of Hyperborea using advanced life sciences and genetic engineering. The Fae people were once used as servants by the Hyperboreans but later became the rulers of this land.

Furthermore, the "Third Descender" is also likely connected to the Tsaritsa. According to the records in the Hymns of the Far North, the Third Descender once proposed to the young Tsaritsa. This was exploited by her father, the Belyi Tsar, who used his daughter as leverage to force the Third Descender to do "something" for him (recorded in the hymns as "Open the gates of Pohjola"). To protect the Tsaritsa, the Third Descender willingly chose self-sacrifice, was ultimately slain by the Heavenly Principles, and his remains were later processed into a "Gnosis."

There to court the daughter of Pakkaisukko, that peerless beauty, at her home.

Then old Pakkaisukko, servant of our forebears, answered thus:

He will grant the young lady's hand in marriage if you should open for him the gates of Pohjola.

Cheerful, fair, kind-hearted one, you knew well that wicked scheme, yet you went forth freely.

For were you not to go, old Pakkaisukko would have his gullible daughter suffer the punishment instead.

In dark and foggy Pohjola, the Lord of the Seven Calamities carved you into seven pieces.

And that young and pure girl, the daughter of Pakkaisukko, shall never again be wed.

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