Russian Embassy in Seoul celebrates Maslenitsa with traditional performances

Students of the Russian school in Seoul perform at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28 AJP Han Jun-gu — Students of the Russian school in Seoul perform at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28. AJP Han Jun-gu

SEOUL, March 02 (AJP) - The Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea hosted a Maslenitsa celebration on February 28, bringing together students, diplomats, and guests for a day of cultural festivities.

Russian Ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev poses for a photograph with a student from the Russian school in Seoul at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28 AJP Han Jun-gu — Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Georgy Zinoviev poses for a photograph with a student from the Russian school in Seoul at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28. AJP Han Jun-gu

The event was attended by about 100 guests, including Russian embassy officials and their families, as well as representatives from other foreign embassies. Students from the Russian school at the embassy performed traditional songs and dances, showcasing Russian heritage. As part of the celebration, they invited children from a Seoul-based orphanage to participate in games and share special festive foods, fostering cultural exchange and community spirit.

Irina Serova headmaster of the Russian school in Seoul greets guests at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28 AJP Han Jun-gu — Irina Serova, headmaster of the Russian school in Seoul greets guests at an event designed to celebrate the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28. AJP Han Jun-gu

Irina Serova, headmaster of the Russian school, welcomed the participants and highlighted the festival's joyful spirit, saying, "Let us truly sing, play, and dance as we celebrate and welcome the arrival of spring!"

Students of the Russian school in Seoul participate in a hockey game during the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa held at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28 AJP Han Jun-gu — Students of the Russian school in Seoul participate in a hockey game during the traditional Russian spring festival Meslenitsa held at the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Korea on February 28. AJP Han Jun-gu

Maslenitsa, a traditional Slavic festival marking the end of winter, is celebrated with music, dance, and the sharing of pancakes, symbolizing the arrival of spring.

Park Sae-jin, Han Jun-gu swatchsjp@ajunews.com

Russian Embassy in Seoul celebrates Maslenitsa with traditional performances

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