Effigies of Lady Maslenitsa are seen during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People take part in a festive activity during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Moscow region, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A dog lays near a horse-drawn carriage during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People take part in a festive activity during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People watch a burning effigy of Lady Maslenitsa during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Moscow region, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

People ride a horse-drawn sleigh during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People watch a burning effigy of Lady Maslenitsa during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People take part in a festive activity during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Moscow region, Russia March 1, 2020. The banner reads: "Spring is coming". REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

People take part in a festive activity during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Moscow region, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina

A figure of an elephant covered with pancakes is seen on display during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Stavropol, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

An effigy of Lady Maslenitsa burns during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Stavropol, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko

Men take part in a pillow fight contest during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Yekaterininskoye in Omsk region, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Alexey Malgavko

People gather around a burning effigy of Lady Maslenitsa during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Yekaterininskoye in Omsk region, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Alexey Malgavko

People gather around a burning effigy of Lady Maslenitsa during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Leninskoye, Kyrgyzstan March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov

People take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the village of Leninskoye, Kyrgyzstan March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Vladimir Pirogov

A man climbs up a wooden pole to get a prize in front of an Orthodox cathedral during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

A man wearing a face mask climbs up a wooden pole to get a prize during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Vladivostok, Russia March 1, 2020. REUTERS/Yuri Maltsev

People and animals are pictured during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Two male geese bite each other during a traditional goose fight as part of celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Two male geese are seen during a traditional goose fight as part of celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

An owner holds his goose after a traditional goose fight during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Two male geese fight as two females watch during a traditional goose fight as part of celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Two male geese fight as two females watch during a traditional goose fight during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A man wearing a traditional Russian costume holds a goose after a traditional goose fight during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Spectators watch a traditional goose fight during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A woman wearing a traditional Russian costume sits in a sleigh during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A woman wearing a traditional Russian costume sits in a sleigh during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People dressed as geese take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

People ride a horse-drawn sleigh during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Men wearing traditional Russian costumes perform during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Children wearing traditional Russian costumes take part in celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

A woman wearing a traditional Russian costume reacts during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in Suzdal, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Students of the General Yermolov Cadet School eat pancakes during celebrations of Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in the southern city of Stavropol, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko

World War Two veterans Viktor Pavlyuchuk and Viktor Sirotkin attend celebrations of Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yermolov Cadet School in southern city of Stavropol, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko

World War Two veterans Viktor Pavlyuchuk and Viktor Sirotkin attend celebrations of Maslenitsa, or Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, at the General Yermolov Cadet School in southern city of Stavropol, Russia February 29, 2020. REUTERS/Eduard Korniyenko

Effigies of Lady Maslenitsa are seen with a Stalin’s era skyscraper in the background during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in central Moscow, Russia February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Effigies of Lady Maslenitsa are seen with Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral in the background during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in central Moscow, Russia February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Animators look on during celebrations of Maslenitsa, also known as Pancake Week, which is a pagan holiday marking the end of winter, in central Moscow, Russia February 25, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Local residents take part in the celebrations of Kolyada pagan holiday, which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas festivities and marks the upcoming end of winter, in the village of Noviny, Belarus January 21, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

People celebrate the pagan rite called "Kolyadki", a pagan winter holiday which over the centuries has merged with Orthodox Christmas celebrations in some parts of Belarus, in the village of Dubovka, Belarus January 7, 2020. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Villagers take part in a ritual of honour for the pagan god Yurya, who is believed to protect their harvest and locals use this day to pray for a plentiful harvest, in the village of Pogost, Belarus Belarus, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Villagers take part in a ritual of honour for the pagan god Yurya, who is believed to protect their harvest and locals use this day to pray for a plentiful harvest, in the village of Pogost, Belarus Belarus, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Villagers take part in a ritual of honour for the pagan god Yurya, who is believed to protect their harvest and locals use this day to pray for a plentiful harvest, in the village of Pogost, Belarus Belarus, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Villagers take part in a ritual of honour for the pagan god Yurya, who is believed to protect their harvest and locals use this day to pray for a plentiful harvest, in the village of Pogost, Belarus Belarus, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko

Villagers take part in a ritual of honour for the pagan god Yurya, when they make offerings in the hope of plentiful harvests in the future, in the village of Pogost, Belarus, May 6, 2019. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko