Project RuSu 365
Not always so successful or interesting, & not always daily, though certainly a reflection of our daily lives - more like pick of the day. Our goal - to share our world and improve our skills. Thanks to all the members of the SmugMug Daily Community for your support and input. Feel free to leave feedback by clicking on 'Add Comment' below. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. The photo of the day will always be in first position. Thank you for looking. - Rustem Safronov & Susan Gilman a.k.a. RuSu. This gallery was started on October 26, 2010.
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Some people have Mardi Gras, others have Carnavale. Russia has Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week. Originally a pagan festival celebrating the end of winter, today's Maslenitsa is a time of [over] indulgence before the start of Lent, and a celebration of the end of winter. The pancakes (blini in Russian), which are more like crêpes, symbolize the sun. Let's hope they'll be an early end to winter this year.
The samovar with the teapot on top is done in traditional Russian style known as Khokhlama.
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Pixel Footprints
on September 10, 2011Love this shot and the back story!!!
349390pitchingwedge33
on August 7, 2011fabulous capture.....
Lgood
on March 11, 2011Really great shot & good background information that adds to the beauty of the capture. Love it!
Ωi
on March 11, 2011A beautiful image and informative commentary, thanks for sharing it, I missed it when you posted it.
Guest
on March 11, 2011Beautiful tones, pretty girl - like how that teapot pops against the subtlety of the rest of the shot.
Hershy
on March 11, 2011Interesting tradition so well documented!
Tatiana (travelways)
on March 4, 2011Beautiful capture, portrait, colors and composition - thank you for sharing
and letting us know about this fantastic Russian culture!
photofreak
on March 4, 2011You have a talent for capturing people and I like the history of the traditions, very interesting.
Chuck Beehner
on March 4, 2011you take such wonderful people shots!
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Donna McCommon
on March 4, 2011Super portrait and neat tradition.