What is the main difference between Russia and other countries in pancake celebration

Russia likes to bake fat and thick pancakes. Foreigners like to bake thin pancakes. People in Russia like to cook only pancakes during the celebration. Foreigners bake pancakes only with other dishes. People in Russia love pancakes with tea. Foreigners like pancakes with mulled wine. People in Russia organize whole fairs of pancakes. Foreigners do not usually consider pancakes to be the main dish. People in Russia can sing and dance on pancake celebration. Foreigners like to listen to music on pancake celebration.