Happy 3rd Day of Maslenitsa! 🥞✨
The Sweet Tooth Day | Лакомка the sweetest day of Russian Pancake Week.
Boris Kustodiev “Shrovetide” 1919
On Day 3 of Maslenitsa, families gather for blini with honey, jam, sour cream, and caviar. On this day, the mother-in-law was especially kind to her son-in-law, openly showing her affection and approval. Guests would admire the scene, thinking how lucky he was with his new family. But there was practical wisdom behind it: people believed that the warmer the mother-in-law treated her son-in-law on this day of Maslenitsa, the stronger and happier her daughter’s marriage would be.
The Revelry Day | Разгуляй — the big celebration begins!
Day 4 of Maslenitsa marks the start of outdoor fun: sledding, folk games, music, and laughter. Russian Pancake Week becomes louder and more festive as people say goodbye to winter and welcome spring.
One of the most loved traditions in Russian culture before Orthodox Lent.