Russian “girl divination” is a traditional custom with a profound historical background and widespread influence. The following is a detailed exploration of its impact and history:

1、 Historical background
Since ancient times, Russia has had the custom of girls divinating their own marriages. This custom did not disappear during the Soviet era, and was even recorded in newspapers at that time. For example, a divination method was described in Soviet newspapers in the 1990s: girls would take off their boots and throw them outside the door on Christmas nights (from Christmas to Epiphany). After the boots land, wherever the toe of the shoe points, the fianc é will be there. If the toe of the shoe faces her own house, then the girl cannot get married within the year. This custom is not only popular in Russia, but also has influenced some countries in Europe.

2、 Divination methods
The methods of “girl divination” in Russia are diverse and often closely related to religious festivals and natural environments. In addition to the aforementioned boot throwing divination, there are several common divination methods as follows:

Xuebu: On a night with a bright moon in the sky, the girls gather at the village entrance, grab a handful of snow, pinch it into a ball, and throw it out in the wind. If the snow falls and makes a sound, it indicates that the girl will have a handsome husband; If the snow falls silently on the ground, it indicates that the girl will marry a deaf or old man.
Birch Tree Branch Divination: On the Mourning Festival (a folk commemoration of the deceased held on the seventh Thursday after Easter), girls will come to birch trees, weave rings with birch branches, then walk to the river and throw the rings onto the water. Wherever the birch branches drift, the girl’s fianc é is there. The floating state of the ring also indicates whether the girl’s future family life will be happy and fulfilling.
Candle and Water Divination: Light a candle in a bowl and ask a question at the same time. Then drop the wax oil into cold water, wait for the candle to harden, and observe its pattern to obtain the divination result. This method can not only predict the future, but also forecast relationships with others, physical health, and more.
Mirror divination: Light a candle in a closed small space to illuminate the room, place a large mirror in front of yourself and another small mirror behind your right hand side, and observe the future fianc é’s appearance through the mirror.
3、 Impact
Cultural inheritance: “Girl divination”, as a traditional custom in Russia, carries rich cultural connotations and historical memories. It is not only a way for girls to seek love and marriage, but also an important component of Russian folk beliefs and customs.
Social psychology: This divination custom reflects the widespread concern and expectation of love and marriage in Russian society. It provides people with a psychological support and comfort, helping them maintain hope and confidence when facing the unknown future.
Cultural identity: For Russians, “girl divination” is not only a fun entertainment activity, but also a manifestation of cultural identity. It makes people feel a close connection and sense of belonging to traditional Russian culture.
However, it should be pointed out that “girl divination” is not a scientific prediction method. In modern society, people should view this traditional custom rationally and not overly rely on or blindly believe in its predicted results. At the same time, we should also respect and protect this traditional custom with a profound historical background and widespread influence, allowing it to continue to play a positive role in modern society.