A young woman wearing a shawl takes part in Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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Local residents take part in a tug of war during Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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This man has climbed a pole during Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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These women are celebrating Shrovetide in Suzdal.

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Burning of a winter effigy during Shrovetide festivities in Suzdal.

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A man climbs a pole during Shrovetide festivities in Suzdal.

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Celebrating Pancake Week on Suzdal's main square.

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People attend Shrovetide celebrations at a fair in Suzdal.

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People ride downhill during Shrovetide celebrations at a fair in Suzdal.

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People take part in Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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People attend Shrovetide celebrations at a fair in Suzdal.

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A woman sells food during Shrovetide celebrations at a fair in Suzdal.

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People take part in Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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People take part in Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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Celebrating Pancake Week at a Suzdal fair.

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Celebrating Pancake Week at a Suzdal fair.

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Residential buildings and churches during Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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Residential buildings and churches during Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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Burning an effigy of Winter during Shrovetide celebrations in Suzdal.

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Maslenitsa celebration on Torgovaya Square in Suzdal. View from a pretzel decorated cafe.

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Burning an effigy during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Celebrating Maslenitsa in Suzdal.

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Burning an effigy during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Traditional doll at Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Women pose for a photo at the Church of Resurrection during Maslenista celebration in Suzdal.

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People in Suzdal celebrate Pancake Week.

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Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Pole climbing competition during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Tug of war during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Sack race during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Celebrating Maslenitsa in Suzdal.

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Pole climbing competition during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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Sack fight during Maslenitsa celebration in Suzdal.

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