The Irkutsk Regional Museum invites children to learn about the traditions of celebrating Maslenitsa in Russia, with stories about customs, contests, folk games, and a fun quiz. In the museum studio, visitors can learn to make a Maslenitsa doll and a decorated broom, and in the history department everyone will be treated to pancakes. Events are held by request, and you can sign up by the listed phone numbers.
Staff members from the departments, dressed as fairy-tale characters, will introduce children to the tradition of celebrating Maslenitsa in Rus, talk about Maslenitsa customs, and hold contests and folk games. In the museum studio, they will teach how to make a Maslenitsa doll and a bancheny broom (an originally Maslenitsa attribute decorated with ribbons). In the history department, they will hold a fun quiz with questions on an Olympic theme and treat all guests to pancakes.The events are held by request. To register and learn additional information, call: 33-34-49 (history department), 20-03-68 (museum studio).
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk Regional Museum of Local Lore