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Russian folk holiday Maslenitsa in the Kaluga region. Maslenitsa is a traditional Slavic holiday celebrated during the week (sometimes three days) before lent, preserved in its rituals the number of elements of Slavic mythology. At this time there are mass celebrations with the participation of clowns - buffoons and fantastic characters. Carnival decided to carry out horseback riding and traditional contests - a tug of war. climbing on a wooden post and others. At the end of the holiday is traditionally women's burnt the effigy of Maslenitsa, symbolizing the leaving winter. A traditional dish in Russian Maslenitsa are pancakes, symbolizing the sun.

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Russian folk holiday Maslenitsa in the Kaluga region.

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