🇷🇺 Today Russia begins Maslenitsa celebrations
Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday with numerous customs that have survived through the centuries to the present day. It is celebrated during the week leading up to Great Lent. In 2025, Maslenitsa celebrations will begin on February 24 and continue until March 2.
Maslenitsa is a joyful farewell to winter, illuminated by the happy anticipation of the warm weather and the spring renewal of nature. The main attributes of the holiday traditionally include — the Maslenitsa effigy, games, sleigh rides, festivities, and of course, blini — round, golden, and hot. In the past, blini held ritual significance as they symbolized the sun, which grew brighter and extended the days.
🇷🇺 Today Russia begins Maslenitsa celebrations
Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday with numerous customs that have survived through the centuries to the present day. It is celebrated during the week leading up to Great Lent. In 2025, Maslenitsa celebrations will begin on February 24 and continue until March 2.
Maslenitsa is a joyful farewell to winter, illuminated by the happy anticipation of the warm weather and the spring renewal of nature. The main attributes of the holiday traditionally include — the Maslenitsa effigy, games, sleigh rides, festivities, and of course, blini — round, golden, and hot. In the past, blini held ritual significance as they symbolized the sun, which grew brighter and extended the days.
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