Farewell to winter in Russia.
In Russia, farewell to winter is a special event that is celebrated in a big way, with games, songs and dances. Usually, the end of winter takes place in late February or early March, or rather, this is the eighth week before Easter. This holiday is called Maslenitsa. Maslenitsa - one of the oldest and most beloved folk holidays in Russia. Its history goes back to ancient times, associated with the pagan rite of seeing off winter and meeting spring. Winter with its severe cold and snows is leaving, spring comes with warmth, sun and budding trees...