The world of Russian winter is not only about frosts and snowdrifts but also about legends, signs, rituals, and ancient beliefs. In the lecture, Leshy and Baba Yaga will come to life, carols will sound, and ancient beliefs will reveal the secrets of crackling folklore. Russian winter is a unique cultural layer, soaked in ancient rituals, folklore, and fairy-tale images. As part of the "Cultural Memory" festival, a lecture will take place that will open doors to this amazing world. How did our ancestors greet the onset of cold? What did various winter signs mean? Why did people predict during the Holy Nights and burn a scarecrow during Maslenitsa? The lecturer Maria Pleshko - a philologist and educator - will talk about traditions where pagan roots, Christian motifs, and purely folk wisdom merge. You can register here. We share on our website where to go with children in St. Petersburg.