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Moscow carnival

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Assignment: English Name student: Cecilia Valeria PP Grade and Group: 3bs sec Techaer: Lolies Gomez

WHAT IS A CARNIVAL RUSSIAN? The carnival in Russia is celebrated during the last week before Lent. THE NAMES OF THIS: Known in Russian as Maslenitsa, the carnival season is also called Pancake Week because the round, warm, golden pancakes consumed during the festival. WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS? symbolize the sun, the end of winter, and the beginning of spring. In addition, because the pancakes are made with ingredients allowed for consumption even during religious fasts, they represent food acceptable to eat during Lent. WHAT IS THE TRADITION? A tradition of Maslenitsa is to share pancakes, also known as blini, with family, friends, and acquaintances throughout the carnival week. Blini are served warm with butter and assorted toppings, such as honey or jam, or the pancake is topped with sour cream, mushrooms, and caviar