A woman prepares pancakes during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2026. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

People play games during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2026. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

People pose for pictures during Maslenitsa celebrations in Moscow, Russia, on Feb. 22, 2026. Maslenitsa is a traditional holiday to celebrate the beginning of spring. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)