Maslenitsa festivities have ended in Ufa
Maslenitsa festivities have ended in the Bashkir capital. Traditionally, winter is seen off by burning an effigy. On March 2, Maslenitsa sites were open on Solnechny Beach, Sergo Ordzhonikidze Square, and Yakutov Park.
On Saturday, the main holiday was held on Lenin Square. The organizers prepared about 10 interactive sites: creative workshops, national sports, active games, and round dances. Winter was also seen off in Demsky Park, Pervomaysky Park, Kashkadan, on the square in front of the Nagaevsky Community Center, Volna Park, and the square in front of the Yadkar Community Center.
The department reported that 118 open Maslenitsa sites were used in Bashkiria. 135 Russian Emergencies Ministry employees, including 56 employees of the fire supervision service, ensured fire safety.
Orthodox believers celebrated Forgiveness Sunday. This is the end of Maslenitsa week, after which Lent will begin. It will last until April 19.
Author: Laysan Zakirova
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