Это же пересказ. Главное суть запомни.In late February and early March, Russia celebrates Shrovetide.So, forthe whole week, ancient Russian villagers had fun and games. They built a straw dummy of the Shrovetide Maid, then put it on asledge and pulled it around the village. On the last day of the festival, theyburnt it and chanted: “We are seeing off Shrovetide and waiting for the sun tocome! Come to us, spring, with your joy and kindness!'The most important part of Shrovetide week wasmaking and eating pancakes The hot, round pancakes symbolized Yarilo. The Slavsbelieved that by eating pancakes, they got the power, light and warmth of thesun.