Masopust 2017 Prague Czech Republic

Slavic carnivals are known under different names in various Slavic countries: Masopust in the Czech Republic, Sirni zagovezni (Сирни заговезни) in Bulgaria, Maslenitsa (Масленица) in Russia, Ostatki in Poland, Fašiangy in Slovakia. They are traditional Slavic festivals related to the period of carnival. Carnival occurs before the Lent and typically involves a public celebration and, or parade combining some elements of a circus, masks, and a public street party