The Great Orthodox Lent is preceded by a week of festivities, during which pancakes are in the spotlight. On the last day of the celebrations, a giant doll is burned. This is Maslenitsa, a pagan festival celebrating the end of winter in March. This counterpart to the Western Carnival offers the opportunity to enjoy the snow one last time, in sleighs and in great snowball fights. The last week during which dairy products may be consumed, it owes its etymology to Orthodox liturgy, from "maslo", butter. Free Registration On March 14, 2024, the Maison Russe [...]