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Belarusian Death Traditions: Funeral, Food & Family
Belarusian funeral traditions focus on two things: food and family
Belarus is a country whose history and culture remains a mystery to many westerners. As a place nestled between Russia, the Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, Belarus also has a history as a divided country. Yet, it’s precisely this diversity … Continue reading
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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