Russian Maslenitsa in pictures, games and chastushkas

Label the pictures: pancakes fisticuffs honey wooden pole snowballs snow fort scarecrow sour cream caviar bonfire

Choose the correct variant: 1 Choose the correct variant: 1.Maslenitsa or Shrovetide is celebrated in a)Great Britain b)Canada c)Russia 2.During the Maslenitsa Week people eat a) eggs b) turkey c) pancakes 3. The last day of the Maslenitsa Week is called a) The Sweet Tooth’s Day b) Forgiveness Sunday c) Good Mother’s Evenings

4. One of the most popular games on Maslenitsa is a) playing chess b) painting the fence c) pole-climbing 5. The Maslenitsa that symbolizes winter is a a) bonfire b) doll c) pancake 6. People burn the scarecrow to show a) the end of spring b) the end of winter and beginning of spring c) the beginning of summer

What do people usually do during Maslenitsa What do people usually do during Maslenitsa? Match the pictures with the phrases a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h)

1. Sleigh riding 5. Folk dancing and singing 2. Snowball fight 6 1. Sleigh riding 5. Folk dancing and singing 2. Snowball fight 6. Lady Maslenitsa Parade 3. Visit friends and parents 7. Tug of war 4. Horse-riding 8. Bake pancakes

Make up the expressions 1. Pagan …………… 2. Riding …………… 3 Make up the expressions 1.Pagan …………… 2.Riding …………… 3.Parade of …………… 4.Folk …………… 5.Burning …………… 6.Orthodox …………… 7.Shrove …………… 8.Pole …………… times Tuesday climbing horse Lent the scarecrow fairy-tales characters songs

Write an invitation for foreign guests Write an invitation for foreign guests. Put the sentences in a right order a) Ladies and gentlemen! b) Every day eat delicious pancakes! c) Say good bye to winter and welcome spring with a Russian style celebration – Maslenitsa! d) Burning Maslenitsa! e) Fun competitions! f) Welcome to Russian Maslenitsa Celebrations!

Chastushki Dress warm, have fun, be bright Come to Russian Shrovetide Chastushki Dress warm, have fun, be bright Come to Russian Shrovetide! Play garmoshka merrily, merrily Shrovetide has already come We are waiting spring so fairly Winter go away and run! I have eaten fifty pancakes My skirt has already torn I will try to mend it quickly And continue pancakes tour!

Even Marsians come to Russia They are pleased and happy Flying plates are full of pancakes Marsians eat them gladly! We went down the hill Seven sledges even broke My strong horse completely tired But my darling girlfriend not!

Mother –in-law has got a problem There are no pancakes left It means her son-in-law Petya Will live many years forth! Have a look we sing for you And do it with great pleasure You applaud, we’ll sing some more As fun is our treasure!