Maslenitsa
This week Russians celebrate Maslenitsa. The word масленица comes from the noun масло (butter). It is a traditional Russian celebration marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. This famous holiday lasts for one week and will be celebrated from March 11th until March 17th 2013. This is the week to be spent eating lots and lots of blini (Russian pancakes). Blini are said to symbolize the sun, as they are round and warm.
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Robert, sure))) i can send it from post=)
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Give me the blini :). It sounds lime a wonderful festival.
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Maslenitsa
This week, Russians celebrate Maslenitsa. The word масленица comes from the noun масло (butter). It is a traditional Russian celebration marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. This famous holiday lasts for one week and will be celebrated from March 11th until March 17th, 2013. This is the week to be spent eating lots and lots of blini (Russian pancakes). Blini are said to symbolize the sun, as they are round and warm.
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