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Forgiveness Sunday ended yesterday Week Maslenitsa Slavs. The celebration took place not only in the former Soviet republics, but also in other countries around the world.

Carnival has no relation to the Orthodox faith. This is purely a pagan holiday, symbolizing the coming of spring. Although it is not a coincidence that it was immediately after the Shrovetide Lent begins. But let's get back to the present time. In Forgiveness Sunday all asked each other for forgiveness and answered: "God will forgive you and I forgive you." And on the streets of cities held celebrations. We offer you the pictures taken on the streets of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk and Stavropol, London, Minsk and other cities. First, the festivities themselves.








































Traditional Pancake Day is also for fights and various competitions.

















Nowhere, of course, not to get to and from the feast of pancakes with hot tea.









And ends with the burning of effigies holiday, which symbolizes the coming of spring. With spring all again!









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