What is Maslenitsa? Russian Pancake Festival Explained | Life in Russia 🇷🇺

If you’re living in Russia or planning to move here, you’ve probably heard about Maslenitsa — Russia’s famous pancake festival. But what is Maslenitsa really about? In this video, I explain the history, meaning, and traditions of Maslenitsa in Russia, including: • Why Russians eat blini (pancakes) • The connection to the Orthodox calendar • School celebrations and cultural events • Traditional games and the burning of the winter effigy • What foreigners should know about this Russian festival As a Filipina living in Taganrog, Russia, I share an educational guide to understanding one of the country’s most important seasonal traditions. Whether you're an expat in Russia, married to a Russian, raising kids here, or simply curious about Russian culture — this video will help you understand Maslenitsa beyond the pancakes. 📍 Filmed in Taganrog, Russia 🌍 For foreigners inside and outside Russia #Maslenitsa #Russia #LivingInRussia #RussianCulture #RussianTraditions #ExpatLife #Taganrog #LifeInRussia #RussianFestival