Maslenitsa in Folk Tradition. The Wide Maslenitsa Comes, Bringing Pancakes and Honey

In the book 'Maslenitsa in Folk Tradition', a variety of materials related to one of the most beloved folk calendar holidays in Russia - Maslenitsa - are collected and systematized.

Here you will find songs, rituals, and beliefs. There are traditions with centuries of history and those that became popular closer to the 19th century.

Folk materials are complemented by magnificent illustrations (reproductions of paintings, lithographs, postcards) and excerpts from works of Russian classical literature.

Particular interest is represented by the author's fairy tales - lively and captivating, about the lives of ordinary people.

The book is intended for a wide range of readers - for anyone interested in the cultural traditions of Russia.