Maslenitsa Spring Festival

Celebrate Spring with the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies!

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11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., April 8, 2026

Celebrate Spring with the Department of Russian and Slavic Studies! Maslenitsa (aka Spring Festival or Pancake Week) is one of the popular holidays of many Eastern European countries which all share excitement for the end of Winter!

Join us for snacks, Slavic candy, games, and activities. Learn a traditional Slavic folk dance and show off your best traditional costume from Slavic and Central Asian regions! Prizes will be awarded!

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