At the Karpovka library, Maslenitsa turns into a fun detective story: kids investigate the disappearance of pancakes, learn about folk traditions, and try their hand at creative tasks. Here, it’s important not to be a straight-A student in history, but to engage imagination, resourcefulness, and a willingness to act together with the team so that the holiday is remembered for a long time. The Maslenitsa celebration at the library transforms into a living story where children become the heroes of their own investigation. Instead of the usual tale about traditions, they are invited to play detective: the pancakes have mysteriously disappeared, and they need to figure out what happened based on clues, logic, and imagination. This playful intro immediately engages even those who usually approach new activities with caution. The hosts structure the program as a series of tasks connected by a single storyline. The kids recall and learn proverbs, link the days of Maslenitsa week with folk customs, and solve questions about the effigy, treats, and Forgiven Sunday. Each step is a small piece of the overall story about how people used to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring, why pancakes were considered a symbol of the sun, and why there are so many noisy games and fun contests at the holiday. It’s important that this is not a lesson in the usual school format. Children are not given a ready-made list of facts but are encouraged to seek answers themselves: to compare versions, discuss, argue, and come to a common conclusion. In such conditions, even quiet participants reveal themselves, as they feel more comfortable expressing themselves in a team than answering at the board. For some, the mini-investigation stage will be key, while for others, it will be the creative tasks involving drawings, character creation, and skits. Find other events in St. Petersburg on KudaGo.