The holiday Maslenitsa (Shrovetide) in Russia, also known as Pancake Week, is celebrated on the last week before Lent. The holiday marks the end of winter, symbolised by the burning of effigies, singing and dancing around a fire. People usually eat pancakes and dress in pre-revolutionary styles.
Participants in a folk parade in Manege Square during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Artists perform during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
People dance in Manege Square during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Making pancakes during the Moscow Maslenitsa gastronomic festival in Russia.
People dance in Manege Square during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
People enjoying Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Artists perform during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Participants at Moscow Maslenitsa's gastronomic festival in Russia.
People dance in Manege Square during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Participants at Moscow's Maslenitsa gastronomic festival in Russia.
People enjoying Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow.
Participants at Moscow's Maslenitsa gastronomic festival in Russia.
Participants at Moscow's Maslenitsa gastronomic festival in Russia.
