In Dagestan, an armed man opened fire on people leaving the church after a service. At least five people were killed and four more were injured, writes Meduza. The parishioners of the church in Kizlyar opened fire after the service on the last day of Maslenitsa. The rector of the church, Father Pavel, told RBC that ...

The Maslenitsa holiday has been preserved since pagan times. It is celebrated during the week before Lent. Maslenitsa in 2018 is celebrated from 12 to 18 February. Pancakes for Maslenitsa are cooked throughout the week. Russian-speaking New Yorkers decided to celebrate the holiday in the refectory ...

The celebration of Maslenitsa in the Belarusian agricultural town of the Brest region was not without an entertaining curiosity. Judging by the photo report published by the local publication “Nash Krai”, during the festivities, the flag of the Russian Federation was burned along with the traditional effigy of winter. So far, however, it is not clear whether this was planned...