People take part in the tug of war during festive events on Meatfare Sunday at the Kazan Monastery of the Theotokos in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. This Sunday is called Meatfare Sunday since it is traditionally the last day before Easter for eating meat. Orthodox Christians observe a fast from meat all week, but still eat dairy products and eggs till the start of Great Lent.
- Package: Russia Religion Meatfare Sunday
- Categories: Human Interest, Lifestyle & Leisure, Religion & Belief
- Location: Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
- Event date: 19.02.2023
- Date published: 19.02.2023
- Author: Maksim Bogodvid
- Credit: Sputnik
- Source: Sputnik
- Original: Digital
- Media: JPEG, 4310x2612px, 6.3Mb
- Job-ID: 9935bd323942453