#sgovor

"The photo of "Sgovorenka" from the Kostroma region, Russia. Once a final decision was made about the wedding, an engagement was announced: the families had to publicly declare that their children had become engaged. And the girl from the proposed marriage became a "Sgovorenka". The appearance of the "Sgovor" simultaneously served as protection against the evil eye and as a mourning for her maidenhood. The scarf worn very low to cover the face acted as a special sign, symbolizing the separation of the girl being engaged from her maiden environment, the loss of friends, her parental home, and her happy maiden life."