Russians have been celebrating Maslenitsa, an ancient festival bidding farewell to winter that also marks the beginning of Lent.
Russians Celebrate Maslenitsa
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People take part in Maslenitsa celebrations close to the village of Khlyupino, some 60 km outside Moscow on March 1, 2020.
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A figure of an elephant covered with pancakes is displayed during celebrations in Stavropol, on March 1, 2020.
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People make an effigy in Moscow on March 1, 2020.
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Burning effigies of winter during a celebration in the Kaluga region.