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  Russia, the planet's largest nation, is not only renowned for its vast territories, rich past, and great literature but also for its illustrious and well-known traditions.  Russian festivals and celebrations are the bread and butter of Russia's cultural identity, a blend of age-old pagan customs, Orthodox Christian rituals, and modern influences.  From religious holidays and historical anniversaries to season and people's celebrations, they showcase the strength, resilience, and happiness of the Russian people. In this article here, we take a look at some of Russia's most popular traditional festivals and celebrations, giving a glimpse into their history, traditions, and significance. #1 Maslenitsa (Butter Week): Time of Celebration: One week before Lent (February or March) Maslenitsa is one of the oldest and most radiant Russian holidays, and commonly referred to as the "Russian Carnival."  Developed from pagan traditions, it traditionally marked the end o...

  Festivals and celebrations in Spain are renowned for being very colorful, musical, and filled with a lot of activity, with most of them given a historical and religious base.  Some of the most iconic ones include: #1 La Tomatina (Buñol): La Tomatina is a very lively food fight where participants throw overripe tomatoes at each other, held every last Wednesday of August in the town of Buñol.  Originally, this festival began in the 1940s, possibly as an impromptu food fight, and has grown into a massive internationally recognized event.  The town starts to put up protective tarps, while thousands of tourists come from all over the world to participate in this unique celebration. #2 Running of the Bulls (San Fermín): Running of the Bulls: This event is part of the annual San Fermín festival in Pamplona from July 6-14 and features hundreds of participants running through the streets alongside bulls.  The history of this event dates back many centuries, as part of ...