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Runs Monday to Forgiveness Sunday, the week before Great Lent. Its date is determined relative to Orthodox Easter (Julian computus) and falls before it. Not a public holiday.

About Maslenitsa

The week of festivities, pancakes (bliny) and farewells to winter before Orthodox Great Lent, ending on Forgiveness Sunday.

Cultural

Also: Масленица

Also: Butter Week

Also: Pancake Week

Also: Cheesefare Week

Source & verification

Russian Orthodox Church calendar (Julian computus)

Last verified Sunday 4 October 2026.

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