FLRU 2510 Russian Culture

Land of the Firebird: Study Guide

1. How did Russians celebrate Christmas before the Revolution? Give few examples.
2. What did Russians like to do for amusement during winter?
3. How did Russians celebrate Easter? Give few examples.
4. Maslenitsa
5. What did Russians like to do for amusement in early spring?
6. How did Russians spend the seven-week Great Fast preceding Easter?
7. What did the Tsars like to give their wives as presents on Easter?
8. Faberge
9. How was Easter celebrated in the church service, starting with Good Friday? Give few examples.