Maslenitsa has begun - one of the most beloved holidays in Russia.

Today Maslenitsa has begun - one of the most beloved holidays in Russia, which symbolizes saying goodbye to winter and welcoming spring. This ancient Slavic holiday originated from pagan culture and has been preserved after the adoption of Christianity in Rus. In the Orthodox calendar, the week of Maslenitsa is called Cheesefare Week, or Meatfare Week, as Maslenitsa falls on the week preceding Great Lent. Each day during this time has its own name. Today is Greeting, Tuesday is Frolic, Wednesday is Glutton, Thursday is Revelry, Friday is Mother-in-law's Evening, and Saturday is Zalovka's Gatherings. Maslenitsa ends with Forgiveness Sunday. In Rus, it was customary to celebrate it joyfully and widely with songs, dances, competitions, burning of the winter effigy, and of course, the main attribute - pancakes. They are baked throughout the week, prepared with various fillings, and served to guests.

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