Maslinitsa is in concept, the Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras, albiet in this holiday is one of the few in which we Americans outdo the Russians. (Red Square has nothing on New Orleans on this holiday!) Basically, everyone stuffs theirselves silly with blini (think crepes) and jam, or blini with sour cream, sweet milk, and/or meat and other fillings. That and a lot of vodka - 'cause boy is it cold out! The traditional singing and dancing on the streets can be witnessed, as was by yours truly. Here are a few pics of the Maslinitsa celebration on Red Square this past weekend. Enjoy!
(Right) Some Russkis serving up yummy blinis while wearing traditional Russian costumes. (Those blini were huge!)
Tomash, Rosario, Denis and Koichi strolling along Red Square.
Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral all decked out for the Maslinitsa celebration.
(Right) Some Russkis serving up yummy blinis while wearing traditional Russian costumes. (Those blini were huge!)
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