Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) is a traditional Eastern Slavic religious and folk holiday, marking the end of winter that dates back to pagan times. Maslenitsa is celebrated during the last week before ...

Maslenitsa, Russian Shrovetide, is a traditional holiday marking the end of winter that dates back to pagan times. Maslenitsa is celebrated during the last week before Great Lent, preceding ...