Holidays & Events

Events

Folk Festivities

From the 25th of December to the 5th of January, Russian Winter Festival events are held in Vladimir and Suzdal to celebrate the coming new year. Troika rides and other traditional folk customs are showcased during these holidays.

The first week in March is Maslenitsa, also known as bliny or "pancake" week (bliny are very thin pancakes). This is a traditional Russian folk holiday with both pagan and Christian origins; it's a Russian equivalent of Mardi Gras.

This week comes just before Lent and provides an excuse to eat and frolic to one's heart's content! Tourists have a chance to taste Russian pancakes and other treats, take part in traditional national games, and go sledding. During the Maslenitsa festival is one of the best times to visit the towns of The Golden Ring, especially Vladimir and Suzdal.

City Days celebrated in the Golden Ring Cities

On these days all the central streets are crowded with people, and lots of popular singers and dancers perform.

Vladimir City Day — the first Saturday in September.
Suzdal City Day — the 3rd Saturday of August.

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