A Maslenitsa celebration always has snow games and the first annual Maslenitsa in the Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden was no exception. The snow and cold was not a problem for the event - it was a welcome necessity! Maslenitsa is celebrated outside in Russia so outdoor activities are expected and part of the fun.

A huge snow fort was built which led to snowball fights, sledding and Capture the Flag type games.

Snow fort at Maslenitsa celebration in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

In the sack race, teams sent their member hopping around the fort in a sack one at a time.

Sack race around Snow fort at Maslenitsa celebration in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

Dr. Galina Glavatsky was the organizer of the snow games and she set up the Tug of War.

Dr. Galina Glavatsky

Tug of War at Maslenitsa celebration in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

This game is called elephant (slon in Russian).

Elephant (slon) game at Maslenitsa celebration in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

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There were many other snow games for young and old.

Snow games at Maslenitsa celebration in Cleveland Russian Cultural Garden

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Maslenitsa Snow Games
Russian Cultural Garden
February 22, 2015