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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebration

17.03.2024, Maardu. The tradition of Maslenitsa dates back to pagan times, when Russian folk would bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In the Christian tradition, Maslenitsa is the last week before the onset of Great Lent. Celebrants commemorate the departure of winter by burning a straw effigy of Lady Maslenitsa." Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Maslenitsa celebrated in Russia

STORY: Maslenitsa celebrated in Russia SHOOTING TIME: March 17, 2024 DATELINE: March 18, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: St. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations in St. Petersburg, Russia STORYLINE: People in Russia on Sunday celebrated the last day of Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Fairs with pancakes, concerts, contests and many fun events were arranged. The climax of the day was the burning of a scarecrow, a symbolic representation of winter and death. Maslenitsa is one of the oldest Slavic festivals and is widely celebrated in Russia and some other countries. It was celebrated this year from March 11 to 17. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240318) -- BEIJING, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a game celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240318) -- ST. PETERSBURG, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children participate in a game celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240318) -- ST. PETERSBURG, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a game celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240318) -- ST. PETERSBURG, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a game celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240318) -- ST. PETERSBURG, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a game celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240318) -- ST. PETERSBURG, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance celebrating Maslenitsa, a religious holiday marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, in St. Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2024. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl plays a game of fetching water from a well in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Two chefs demonstrate how to make blini in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a circle dance in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People join the tug-of-war game in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl learns how to spin thread in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MASLENITSA-CELEBRATION

(240317) -- VLADIVOSTOK, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl participates in a wood sawing game in the central square in Vladivostok, Russia, March 17, 2024. On Sunday, the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok celebrates Maslenitsa, bidding winter farewell and welcoming spring. Locals engage in traditional games and enjoy blini in the central square. (Photo by Guo Feizhou/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform with fire during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform with fire during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pancakes are pictured during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People participate in a mass fight competition during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pancakes are pictured during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-MOSCOW-MASLENITSA CELEBRATION

(240317) -- MOSCOW, March 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Actors perform with fire during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on March 16, 2024. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line pose for a groupm photo after fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line pose for a groupm photo after fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line pose for a groupm photo after fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line pose for a groupm photo after fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line pose for a groupm photo after fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian folk holiday of Maslenitsa - Moscow

Participants and guests celebrate the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian folk holiday of Maslenitsa - Moscow

Participants and guests celebrate the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian folk holiday of Maslenitsa - Moscow

Participants and guests celebrate the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian folk holiday of Maslenitsa - Moscow

Participants and guests celebrate the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian folk holiday of Maslenitsa - Moscow

Participants and guests celebrate the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Wall line fight with the fists - Moscow

Participants in the Russian Wall line fight with the fists as part of the Maslenitsa festive at the Izmaylovo Kremlin in Moscow, March 16, 2024. The folk holiday of Maslenitsa traditionally celebrates the end of winter and marks the arrival of spring. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM