National Russian Holidays

Learn about Russian culture and familiarize yourself with their national holidays... Did you know that they celebrate Pancake Day for the whole week and their 'Valentine' falls in July? Each of the Maslenitsa's days has a special meaning: --Monday - The first day of the Pancake Week is called “Meeting“. The hostesses begin to bake pancakes, and the poor and needy people get the first treats. On this day, our ancestors made a scarecrow of winter and put it in the middle of the village, where it stood until Sunday. --Tuesday - The second day of the week was nicknamed “the game“. Festivities began, mostly young people participated in them. Single boys and girls rode sleigh rides, ice slides. --Wednesday - The day is called “Gourmet“. By tradition, the first guests appear in the house: close friends, neighbors, relatives. The special honor on Wednesday is given to the son-in-law - the family of the daughter came to her parents. Pancakes, honey cakes, and pies are served on this day to them. Also on this day hor