Dear Ben,How's it going? It was so nice of you to drop me a line. There are a lot of holidays in Russia: New Year, April Fool's day etc. But my favorite is Maslenitsa. It comes either at the end of February or at the beginning of March, it's moveable festival. It usually lasts from Monday till Sunday. This holiday means the end of winter and the spring coming. I like this festival because during this holiday people visit each other, children play snowballs, light bonfires, enjoy horse-sledging. But the main reason of my adoration is "blini", the old Russian dish. Lent follows Maslenitza, it is the strictest and long holiday, it lasts 7 weeks. During these weeks people avoid eating fat meals, meat and there are few entertainments. People must work hard, pray and clean their soul. I think you should visit Russia and visit this great festival. I hope I'll see you soon!With love,[Name]Подробнее - на Znanija.com - znanija.com/task/21990502#readmore