Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday celebrated on the eve of Lent before the Orthodox Christian Easter period It represents a time of fun and fellowship as well as preparation for the long fast One of the most famous rituals of Maslenitsa is the folk festivities accompanied by Shrovetide festivities and holiday fairs At these fairs you can find various attractions treats and master classes An important attribute of Shrovetide is pancakes which symbolize the sun and the arrival of spring