Recently, the custom of celebrating Russian folk holidays is reviving in Russia. Most of them came from a confluence of religious festivities with ancient pagan traditions.
Shrovetide is the week before the Lent, when, according to Orthodox rules, you can not eat meat anymore, but you can do everything else, therefore, all 7 days in a row the housewives bake pancakes and serve them with caviar and fish, with sour cream and honey, make pancakes or wrap in Pancakes different fillings. Religious traditions are superimposed on the ancient pagan feast of winter's wake and the meeting of spring, in accordance with the meaning corresponding to the European carnival. All week there are folk festivals, concerts, and the festival ends with the burning of stuffed carnival and forgiven Sunday. Pancake weekdays are celebrated all over Russia, but most of the tourists are attracted to celebrations in Moscow, Yaroslavl, in the Vladimir region - in Suzdal, in the Tver region - in Toropets, and also in the Altai, where a special "Siberian carnival" is held.
There are many noteworthy countries in the world and I’d be happy to visit all of them someday. However, my favourite country is Russia. It’s not only my motherland, but it’s the largest and one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its territory is so vast that it borders on 18 countries. The capital of Russia is Moscow. It is a modern cosmopolitan city with plenty of historical and architectural sights. My favourite city is Saint Petersburg. It is known as Russia’s Northern Capital. What I like the most about this country is the wide range of opportunities it offers. If you like subtropical climate, you can visit the Black Sea Coast in Sochi, which is in Krasnodar Krai. If you like cold and snowy weather, you can visit renowned Siberia. Russian winters are usually cold. The coldest months are January and February. Another reason why I’m fond of this country is its rich history and culture. It has undergone several long-lasting stages of development. For example, at first it was inhabited by the Slavic tribes. Then, the Kievan Rus’ was formed, which was taken over by the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Then, there were the Tsardom of Russia, the Imperial Russia, the Soviet Union and, finally, the Russian Federation. It’s the country we live in today. Speaking about the culture of the country, I especially like its literature. There were so many well-known poets and writers in Russia, including Pushkin, Tolstoy, Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Lermontov, Tsvetaeva. Russian architecture is also remarkable. It has a distinct style, which can be seen in Orthodox cathedrals and numerous Kremlins. Speaking about national symbols I should mention the Russian tricolor flag, the double-headed eagle, the Matryoshka doll, Cheburashka and the Russian bear. In conclusion, I’d like to say that I’m happy to be living in the biggest country in the world, which boasts wonderful nature and kind-hearted people.В мире есть много интересных стран, и я был бы счастлив когда-нибудь посетить их. Тем не менее, моя любимая страна Россия. Это не только моя родина, но и самая большая страна в мире, а также одна из наиболее красивых стран. Ее территория настолько обширна, что она граничит с 18 странами. Столицей России является Москва. Это современный мегаполис с большим количеством исторических и архитектурных достопримечательностей. А мой любимый город – Санкт-Петербург. Он известен как Северная столица России. Больше всего в этой стране мне нравится широкий спектр возможностей. Если вам нравится субтропический климат, вы можете посетить побережье Черного моря в Сочи, расположенное в Краснодарском крае. Если вам нравится холодная и снежная погода, вы можете посетить знаменитую Сибирь. В России зимы, как правило, холодные. Самые холодные месяцы январь и февраль. Другая причина, по которой я люблю эту страну это ее богатая история и культура. Она через несколько длительных этапов развития. Например, сначала она была заселена славянскими племенами. Затем сформировалась Киевская Русь, которая перешла в руки великого княжества Московского. Затем было Царство Русское, Царская Россия, Советский Союз и, наконец, Российская Федерация. Это страна, в которой мы сейчас живем. Говоря о культуре страны, мне особенно нравится ее литература. В России было так много прославленных поэтов и писателей, в том числе Пушкин, Толстого, Чехов, Достоевский, Лермонтов, Цветаева. Русская архитектура также достойна внимания. Она имеет ярко выраженный стиль, который прослеживается в православных соборах и многочисленных кремлях. Говоря о национальных символах, я должен упомянуть российский трехцветный флаг, двуглавого орла, куклу Матрешку, Чебурашку и русского медведя. В заключение мне хотелось бы сказать, что я счастлив жить в самой большой стране мира, которая может похвастать прекрасной природой и добросердечными людьми.
Recently, the custom of celebrating Russian folk holidays is reviving in Russia. Most of them came from a confluence of religious festivities with ancient pagan traditions.
Shrovetide is the week before the Lent, when, according to Orthodox rules, you can not eat meat anymore, but you can do everything else, therefore, all 7 days in a row the housewives bake pancakes and serve them with caviar and fish, with sour cream and honey, make pancakes or wrap in Pancakes different fillings. Religious traditions are superimposed on the ancient pagan feast of winter's wake and the meeting of spring, in accordance with the meaning corresponding to the European carnival. All week there are folk festivals, concerts, and the festival ends with the burning of stuffed carnival and forgiven Sunday. Pancake weekdays are celebrated all over Russia, but most of the tourists are attracted to celebrations in Moscow, Yaroslavl, in the Vladimir region - in Suzdal, in the Tver region - in Toropets, and also in the Altai, where a special "Siberian carnival" is held.