At the Maslenitsa Fair you can experience the joyful atmosphere of the festival and get a real taste of Russian culture. The fair has the atmosphere of a vibrant Christmas market (and usually the weather to match!) Enjoy sledging, ice slides, choir concerts, theatre performances and folk dancing, and check out local handicrafts and culinary specialties. Some Maslenitsa celebrations still include boisterous traditions such as fist fights, climbing a greasy pole, and ransacking the fortress! On the final day of Maslenitsa, a huge straw doll known as a chuchelo is burnt, and sometimes, wishes written on pieces of paper are also placed in the bonfire!
