Maslenitsa Festival

Annually in March, Moscow residents engage in a festival of last minute debauchery before the sober month of Lent sets in. Because dairy and eggs are not allowed during Lent, the most common indulgence is bliny (pancakes), leading to Maslenista also being referred to as Pancake week or Butter week. Over the years, the Russians have used the practice of eating pancakes and culture of general indulgence to celebrate Russian heritage. Celebrations in true Russian style include bare knuckle fist
Event Date: 20 - 26 February 2013