Maslenitsa Burned in Fire. Pancake Week in St Petersburg, Russia

Maslenitsa (also known as Butter Week, Crepe week, or Cheesefare Week) is an Eastern Slavic religious and folk holiday, celebrated during the last week before Great Lent, that is, the eighth week before Eastern Orthodox Pascha (Easter).
In the end of Butter Week, the people burn in fire the Maslenitsa scarecrow which is symbolize the Winter. Burning the scarecrow is like burning off the Winter.
Also, this Sunday is the Sunday of Forgiveness. Everybody have to ask to forgive each other for possible hurts they got during the year.
In 2019, it is celebrated at the 10th of March. Traditionally the biggest area to celebrate The End of Maslenitsa is in the Central Park of Culture and Leisure at Elagin Island of St. Petersburg, Russia.
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[@dixieh5555]

Dancing in the streets, colorful costumes, great show of horsemanship and trick riding, blacksmith exhibition showing off their wares and the lighting of a giant scarecrow with some insane snow coming down to burn away Winter. Wow was that fun to watch!

[@ericelliott227]

Sergey, you keep making me wish I was there! This video (as many others have) show two more things Russia and Russians have that we here in the states do not: 1)Culture (Such celebrations are frowned upon in the US partly because they are considered "pagan". Ironically most people in the US do not know what "pagan" really means. Traditionally it means "country dweller"). As for me, I very much appreciate the traditions of such old ways of belief as well. It is more based in tangible reality in line with the cycles, not to mention positive. 2) Community! (All the people dancing together having a good time). Simply amazing Sergey! Much love to all my Russki friends and acquaintances and all kind-hearted Russians!

[@Andrea-br4gv]

When I was a child half way around the world from Russia living in an Island I made a "candelaria"using four posts. I then filled the space with dried grasses. In the evening at end of February my brother and I light up the candelaria shouting " Que viva St.Blass y la candelaria"...Until now I did not know it was to celebrate the end of winter... This episode was about the "Real Russia", The lively Russians from "la granjia"...Folklore! Russians so far have kept their traditions and sense of roots...Thanks for sharing this lively folklore...

[@absentiambient]

Glad to see Slavic people preserving their original pagan religions. Just like we have "Juhannus" in Finland. A summer solstice pagan ritual. Thanks for the constant stream of great content Sergey!

[@random2829]

I love to see the resurgence of these ancient festivals.

[@flagflow1232]

Maslenitsa has been popular in Russia for a thousand years, even after the baptism of Rus. Nowadays it serves as a food holiday before the great Easter Feasting.

[@user-uz4td8rl7t]

even in the USSR they were held annually and widely. these are traditions, they cannot be violated.

[@muhammadziaurrahman119]

First time I heard the name of this week. Thanks for sharing Sergey Baklykov.

[@lupitamihita1261]

Wow! This looks so Russian to my eyes. I love the music and the dancing with the snow falling. I loved this video.

[@gutyup101]

A wonderful festival to be sure! Hopefully among the snowflakes spring will come soon. Thank you for the video.

[@rlund651]

It's just like Burning Man Festival but with less naked people. Who doesn't love pancakes. We need pancake week here in the USA. Great post thanks for posting.

[@brianpan6453]

I concur. And we REALLY need Forgiveness Day!

[@RussianMermaid]

It is one of my favorite holidays! Thank you for a great video! I like to watch the videos about Maslenitsa from different Russian cities

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Wonderful festivial lots of great activities really enjoyed the video. Thanks Sergey.

[@StarDreamMemories]

I especially love the horse stunts!❤ Thank you for sharing such a fun time. Wow, the metal works is Amazing. Burn winter away!

[@upchuck6706]

I sure enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing! A trip to St. Petersburg has been a dream of mine for awhile. I am less than year away from making it a reality.

[@alastairmorton870]

Lovely to see people having simple, traditional fun - it's very attractive. Great video Sergey, enjoyed that very much, many thanks...

[@telsah1]

That was really quite something special. Good to keep cultures going. Great Festival.

[@stuartofblyth]

Well done, Sergey. Fabulous. Most enjoyable - wish I'd been there.

[@maryrosed8475]

Great video. I love the horse display.

[@shahelavi8965]

This is probably the most 100% Slav video you have ever uploaded блин! ))) Я лайк она красотка казачка

[@debrapartin3279]

It made cry because I want to be there.

[@nastasyasokolova552]

So happy you showed this Sergey!♥️

[@saucyjack8548]

@ 7:45 We do this in Canada too! But usually we're drunk and someone ends up in the hospital. Thanks for more cultural festival videos Sergey!

[@StephenAndrew777]

Wtf are you talking aboot? We don't do this at all in Canada, eh. Hoser!

[@saucyjack8548]

@@StephenAndrew777 You haven't gone to very many 'bush bashes' then :)

[@StephenAndrew777]

@@saucyjack8548 We don't do this Russian hobby in Canada. That's mentally retarded.

[@sophiamac9100]

Sergey, *everything* you post is soooo interesting!!! You'll soon be passing the 200.000 marker!!!

[@josebodon2995]

nice vlog sergey. thank you.

[@husky500cr]

Another great video, Thank you.

[@myra7273]

In Russia, the end of winter is certainly something worth celebrating in a BIG way! :-)

[@sbrazwell42]

Good bye winter

[@LochEden]

Thank you! I really wanted to see the Cossacks riding their horses! I would have spent all day with them LOL

[@realrussiablog]

I got late. They finished at 4:30pm. Not sure why as most people were coming closer to 5. So I am.

[@vitovito1]

8:38 Reminds me of The Wicker Man Great vlog once again Sergey! Russia seems very exciting to me😀📷

[@tamibeller9429]

Another awesome video, thanks for sharing! ;)

[@emsparamedic5183]

Very cool (no pun intended) festival! Everyone is ready for winter to go away, but none so much as Russia with their winter of constant snow.

[@airsoftghost]

RussianPod 101 has a whole lesson in this and this is a welcome addition to that and all my research. Thanks for this great perspective on this part of Russian culture Sergey. удачи

[@TripleDDDD]

„Hello, it‘s me Kajusha and in todays lesson....“ ;-)

[@brianpan6453]

Thank you for bringing the world to us, Sergey. You're fantastic.

[@charliebritger4622]

That looks like loads of fun ! Thank you Sergei for inspiring me to holiday in Russia !

[@justinfoxworth1394]

Your video of Maslenitsa in Ufa was the first video of yours I watched! Keep up the great work!

[@user-vr2ey8wk5h]

Красота))) А раньше нас помню мелкими катали в санях на тройке 😊

[@john3Lee]

Really enjoyable to see this....

[@geraldinefields1730]

Wonderful! All of the music was very enjoyable. Thank you for posting.

[@JohnConnor-wk3sc]

When I saw the woman on the white horse,it gave me chills.It reminded me a prophecy I've heard about the future of this city that disasters will descend and perhaps partially flood the city.The disasters will go away when a blonde woman rides a white horse to circle the city 3 times and declare it's off the dangers. Believe or not,it's up to you.

[@steensorensen72]

Music, Pancakes and burning Winter. Subscribed!

[@tonyrome3119]

admire Russian Folk singing and the accordion

[@AUmarcus]

Winter looked like it wasn't quite done with.....still snowing.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

It makes me happy to see the traditions being kept alive. It builds future generations of quality people. Here in The United States they would be burning effigies of Donald Trump and blaming the lack of snow on Global warming.

[@deleteduser4045]

Thank you for another interesting and good video.

[@noahmathews772]

I would like to visit looks great Sergey👍

[@mony2k6]

Love it, love that you keep up the traditions.

[@nobillclinton]

Good vid. Happy Spring to everyone.

[@vannhelsin2434]

Wow 😃

[@TT-zd6nr]

Great video, music and no US fast-food outlets in sight :)

[@user-vx3ur7ti3k]

Great video!!!!

[@debrapartin3279]

I live this video thank you so much

[@claytonwenrich4663]

A very joyous celebration

[@theparrotrescuer3042]

Looks like one hell of a good time!

[@kongvisal9295]

That was awesome .

[@ExplorewithSvetlin]

Fire and Ice:)

[@monyl399]

Great seeing you post about this again. It is slightly different from the one you did in Ufa, I believe. Love seeing these Russian traditions. I hope Russian continues their traditions.

[@litoboy5]

amazing !!!

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

In the immortal words of commander Spock. Fascinating!

[@AhmedBayoumy1]

Burning the Winter while there is a heavy snow fall, So Optimistic :D

[@realrussiablog]

It's winter's tears.

[@AhmedBayoumy1]

haha true @@realrussiablog

[@jamesfaiat8165]

You call that heavy snow fail? You must be from Florida.

[@user-gq6rv5wp2p]

I'm from Russia myself, but the heaviest snowfall I've ever seen was in Georgia in Gudauri. And that was really nasty as we got stuck there.

[@user-uy8fw5sp4t]

@@jamesfaiat8165 Ahmed from Florida :D

[@brittanyharding9858]

I love all these traditions u have ,thank u for sharing .love watching the horseshoe making ,the dances ,could I ask the meaning of the burning of the big statue ?😄thank u for sharing ,looking forward to the upcoming videos 😇💚💙💜

[@1978gingerella]

We burn Maslenitsa, which impersonates winter. So we burn the winter in order to get rid of it, waiting for the spring to come.

[@brittanyharding9858]

@@1978gingerella thank u for replying ,much appreciated 💚💙💜god bless u .

[@KT-pw2in]

I’m frozen just watching from my couch = I will have to pass on that tradition Mr. Sergey

[@opl500]

Butter. Week. Or, Russian Mardi Gras. Ah, OK. Carry on, Butter up.

[@ricibiribicci]

Interesting!

[@maryvampiregirl666]

do you know why does Maslenitsa dates changes every year, Sergey??

[@marckesselman1957]

Very cool. The real deal man.....

[@neilcunningham]

LOVE YOUR STORY TELLING! What is your intro music?

[@konradkarlovich5801]

Tesla Boy - Minsk-2

[@banerjeepradeep]

It was amazing meeting you and Ronald on this day. I had never imagined I will get to see you. It was a dream come true!!

[@banerjeepradeep]

@Captain Ron Amazing time indeed. The snowfall made the day even more amazing!!

[@quarant1353]

I wish the singers / performers came with subtitles :)

[@forrestgump1379]

That is cool, wanted to see Ole Sergey on the Horse but that might not work out so well....

[@zjianwaimyjourneyinmotherl760]

Mr Sergey, it is unexpected that you uploaded video about Maslenitsa. Maybe I can made better and details introduction in my video which I will upload in this week about Maslenitsa event in my university, МАИ after watching your video since this is my first time to celebrate this event in Moscow, Russia. Thank you for your video, I will continue support and watch your video.

[@vannhelsin2434]

Y do they burn that wood thing ??

[@albertsmith99]

@6:55 Ed from Full Metal Alchemist

[@Braxton432]

I was there!

[@larsmonsen88]

why did i click on a link that said "Russian woman burned in fire" ?

[@user-fr2rw9vk8u]

А где стенка на стенку, снежки штурм крепости???

[@iniputu]

Isn't there always a traditional fist-fight between groups of men during the celebration of Maslenitsa?

[@TripleDDDD]

2:48

[@gerchopptolemy1346]

What ever happened to Sergey Grom?

[@floflyberlin7392]

☺👍

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

Looks good, Serg. Uniquely European thing. Doing that here in this Puritan Nation you be labelled a pagan or heretic! LOL 😈

[@flagflow1232]

Maslenitsa has been celebrated in Russia throughout it's Christian history (middle ages too).

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

@@flagflow1232 Yes, Russian Christianity, quite different then Puritan Christianity. 😀

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

@@ImixSpb lol true. In many ways you Russians are lucky people. You don't have to deal with political correctness that's permeated throughout American society today! The thought police are everywhere. Nineteen Eighty Four.

[@flagflow1232]

@@StalinTheMan0fSteel Isn't Puritan Christianity what the PC culture is fighting against? I'm pretty sure that the sjw's are pro-secularism.

[@StalinTheMan0fSteel]

@@flagflow1232 PC/SJW's are cowardly little bullies that truly don't have any set of ideals other than attaching themselves to anything, any cause where they can start bullying.

[@Faze-2]

The opening montage made me think this was "Russian Burning Man"

[@Rooftop-Ali-BR]

Nah bro burning man was influenced by old european pagan culture with american twist. Even celtic peoples did this.

[@Errr717]

I can see why you'd want to burn winter. If this is the end of winter I'd sure hate to see what the middle of winter looks like in St. Petersburg.

[@amnbvcxz8650]

This looks lore like spring. Snow thaws in western russia in april or sometimes may even

[@jeffsnider3588]

Ешьте блины?

[@barendts]

Fascinating, 'witch' burning, always women, remains a populair theme in a lot of cultures, and is considered a happy ending to a story, ever since the Grimm brothers wrote fairy tales like Hans & Gretl. We burned the witch, ура! Now we eat small pancakes. The winter is gone! Do you consider thIs a dying tradition, Sergey?

[@Rooftop-Ali-BR]

Is the witch baba yaga?

[@lisalisaveta4562]

In Russia we never burned witches in droves. And the Church is not called to hunt them was not the Holy Inquisition. moreover, in the court of Tsar Fyodor Ivanovich from 1589 they were under legal protection from possible insults with compensation of two money.Translated from the old Russian witch (vedma) means - one who knows,Our ancestors in itself knowledge of secrets of the nature did not consider that that sinful and contradicting religious beliefs the Main thing it is impossible to use them to the detriment of others or to receive monetary profit

[@barendts]

@@lisalisaveta4562 Hi Lisa, You strike to me as someone who has strong ideas about this tradition. Why do you think a symbolical female figure has to be burned in order to let the spring season in? I'm not judging.

[@lisalisaveta4562]

No one thinks so for a long time, it's just a fun theatrical performance as a Brazilian carnival. I hope that when in the West they put on scary costumes on Halloween, they just have fun, and not seriously want to scare the evil spirits

[@lisalisaveta4562]

But, Ancient Russ were sun worshippers, fire for them the personification of God Yarilo on earth. His flame purifies, frees and even revives to life at the next, higher level of development. Burning the effigy of winter , with him symbolically say goodbye finally and irrevocably and meet spring. I do not know , is in the West, idiom - burn the bridges, that is, close his way back to the past life and move only forward. Many ancient peoples have a myth about the Phoenix (ancient Russ-Fire (Ghar)bird), which is constantly reborn in the fire for a new life.

[@jason4275]

I like the horse event, but still it look dangerous to ride a horse and perform tricks at the same time in the snow.

[@stephanievegter5438]

🇿🇦♥️

[@robertmckinney7501]

Hoopla!

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

in russia,, summer festival freezes you

[@EricCartmanez125]

Comment, like, and subscribe

[@kelborhal2576]

Any society that celebrates butter for a week has its shit together.

[@gammondog]

Ah! First you build a teepee for mother-in-law. Wonderful tradition!

[@RUSSKIY_ANGLIYSKIY]

Deneyimlemek isterim. Rus kültürünü araştırıyorum

[@WalkingNice]

8:09 Russian burning man

[@TheDodgeboi]

Oh look Burning Woman!

[@bhaveshmer2010]

Supar 1 jay hind

[@starwreck]

i hope it was a feminist

[@HatrikProductions]

So much my people 🥰

[@HatrikProductions]

!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@HatrikProductions]

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