Saint Petersburg, Russia

I just won a very interesting chess game against someone from Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was a difficult game. I thought I was going to lose.

After a chess game I like to look things up. I found an interesting photo of two people celebrating the end of winter in Saint Petersburg.

This traditional Slavic holiday celebrates the end of winter.

Not by pancakes alone: How to celebrate Maslenitsa 2018 in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Imagine a celebration where you eat a year’s worth of pancakes in a single day, burn straw figures, and beat each other with heavy sacks? Welcome to Russian Maslenista! This traditional Slavic holiday celebrates the end of winter, and the beginning of the Lenten Season. Take a look at our guide to find out where to go, and what to expect from this ancient folk carnival in Moscow and St. Petersburg.