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Pancakes for the Departed: A Russian Death Tradition
We go to table to uncover the symbolism behind the traditional Russian funeral meal of pancakes or "blini"
The ringing of Orthodox Church bells, black bread and vodka galore – they’re the archetypal images of a Russian funeral. But there’s one element of the traditional ceremony that might surprise Americans: the Russian funeral pancake, otherwise known as “blini.” … Continue reading
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Tagged blini, Maslenitsa, Pancakes russia, Russia, Russian death customs, Russian funeral
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