Pancake week in Russia Every year in February Russian people have a tradition to celebrate Shrovetide. Shrovetide's rituals are unusual because people say goodbye to the winter and meet the spring, expacting abundant harvest. At this time participants of the ceremony make the scarecrow of the winter. A lot of people gather in the square and set the scarecrow on fire eventually. It's an impressive pageant. Also making tasty flavorous pancakes is popular. From the past it means a commemorative meal. Wherever you go, you are going to see pancakes. The Russian bake them at home and in the main square. Moreover, there are several concerts and games at the place of the event. Everybody is happy and friendly.