Maslenitsa is one of the most popular festivals in Russia. It is pagan in origin, signals the end of winter and welcomes the coming of spring. Russian pancakes blini are very important in the celebration of Maslenitsa. They are given to friends and family all through the week
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Масленица - один из наиболее популярных праздников в России. Он имеет ЯЗЫЧЕСКОЕ происхождение и символизирует окончание зимы и встречу прихода весны. Русские блины - очень важны во время празднования масленицы. Ими угощают друзей и членов семьи на протяжении недели.
translation added by Alexander Luboshenko
Maslenitsa is one of the most popular festivals in Russia. It is pagan in origin, signals the end of winter and welcomes the coming of spring. Russian pancakes blini are very important in the celebration of Maslenitsa. They are given to friends and family alo through the week.