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Across Russia, a traditional festival celebrated nationwide, especially in Moscow and other big cities, marks the last week before Lent. It usually takes place in late February or early March and lasts about a week, ending on the Sunday before Lent begins. The days are filled with fairs, sledding, snowball fights, singing, and dancing. People eat blini, thin pancakes, with toppings such as jam, honey, sour cream, or caviar, and many stalls sell warm foods and crafts. Traditional costumes appear, and games and performances entertain crowds. On the final day, an effigy representing winter is burned to welcome spring, and forgiveness is exchanged among friends and family. Read this paragraph aloud and try to guess which festival it describes.