Maslenitsa – pancake week – in Russia and London

“Maslenitsa” is one of the most favourite folk traditions that is celebrated in Russia. Maslenitsa festival dates back to the ancient times. Originally it began as a pagan ritual. However, nowadays it has perfectly blended into the Russian Orthodox religion and is usually celebrated during the last week before Great Lent. Maslenitsa marks the end [...]

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