1) Maslenitsa is a Russian holiday that dates back to pagan times.
2) Blini (pancake) feasts along with traditional amusements like snow-fortresses,
snow-fights, merry-go-rounds, folklore songs and dancing will be held all over
Moscow.
3) All the guests will have a chance to taste delicious pancakes made
directly in Red square.
4) Those who wish to present their cooking talents will have an opportunity to
compete in a pancake cooking competition.
5) The judges will estimate the cooking abilities of the competitors,
counting the number of pancakes they can make without a brake.
6) On the last day of Maslenitsa all the feasting will end by burning
down scarecrows symbolizing winter, thus saying good-bye to the cold season
until next year.