5 most bizarre Russian Maslenitsa traditions
5 most bizarre Russian Maslenitsa traditions Dmitry Divin Nude bathing in public, pancakes in one’s hair, and other strange behavior are just some of the Maslenitsa customs that have not – fortunately, or regrettably – survived to the modern day. Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday originating in pagan culture, and the only such festival to have been recognized by the Russian Orthodox Church. In 2017, Maslenitsa will be celebrated on Feb. 20-26. The pancake, or bliny, is its main symbol. We asked singer and Russian folklore collector, Vladimir Devyatov, who is also ...
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