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Russian Traditions, Holidays, and Festivals

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Russian traditions are a part of the colorful Russian culture that attracts millions of visitors to the country each year.
Russians still celebrate pagan holidays as well as the religious holidays of Christmas and Easter. The holiday of Maslenitsa (Shrovetide), for example, has roots in Paganism and is an age-old tradition that has been passed along from generation to generation.
Russian holidays include such unique celebrations as Cosmonaut's Day and Protector of the Motherland Day, while the long list of Russian traditions is full of exciting, and sometimes strange, customs from bathing in ice water at Epiphany to Ded Moroz's appearance on New Year's Eve.
If you are visiting Russia during one of the events or holidays, utilize this guide to understand the traditions and join in the fun! 
01

Russia's New Year




Sakhalin, Yuzhno Sakhalin, Russia, Ice figures in the main square for New Years celebrations


The majority of Russians celebrate New Year's Day with the rest of the world on January 1st. But, there is an older New Year's Day tradition on January 14th that many in Russia also celebrate. 
Russia's New Year celebrations include the lighting of the New Year's tree and a visit from Ded Moroz (or Grandfather Frost), the Russian version of Santa Claus. Traditionally shown as a tall and slender older gentleman, Ded Moroz, dressed in embroidered garb, cuts an elegant figure on Christmas cards wishing the receiver a happy New Year.
What those in the West would call a Christmas Tree is considered a New Year's Tree in Russia, and because the first Russian New Year precedes Christmas in Russia (which takes place on January 7), this tree is left up in honor of both holidays.
02

Christmas




Celebrations at Palace Square


Christmas in Russia occurs on January 7th, according to the Russian Orthodox calendar. Eclipsed by New Year's celebrations, Russian Christmas is somewhat less important than it is in other Eastern European nations.
Christmas is a time for visiting family, attending church services, and enjoying a Christmas feast. During much of the 20th century as a Communist, atheist country, Russians were not able to publicly celebrate Christmas so the practice faded into the background. 
However, now Russians are returning to religion, primarily Russian Orthodoxy, and the number of people celebrating Christmas as a religious holiday continues to grow.
03

Sviatki, Russian Christmastide




Man swimming in iceberg glacier


Sviatki, or Svyatki, falls between January 7th (Orthodox Christmas) and January 19th (Epiphany).
Christmastide is a special time for Christians. In Russia, where Christianity was suppressed, the old traditions like fortune telling, which pre-dated the adoption of Christian beliefs in Russia, are part of remembering old customs. Caroling is common with songs often sung by costumed singers. 
The most devout Russians end this religious period on Epiphany by taking a dip in the icy water of a river or stream, said to be bestowed with magical powers and symbolizing of the baptism of Jesus.
04

Maslenitsa




Maslenitsa Holiday in Russia


Maslenitsa is akin to Russia's Mardis Gras. Children play games, grandmothers cook up big stacks of pancakes, and cities hold festivals during which the effigy of "Lady Maslenitsa" is burned to welcome springtime weather and the return of the sun.
Maslenitsa week began as a pagan sun ritual and has since been absorbed into the Eastern Orthodox religion. Maslenitsa serves many purposes. Maslenitsa signals the exit of winter and heralds the coming of spring.  As a part of pre-Lenten celebrations, it is also like Mardi-gras, a time for feasting and having fun.




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