| "Russians LOVE to celebrate. They adopted the Western holidays such as St. Valentine, Catholic Christmas (they celebrate Christmas twice - Catholic and Orthodox) and Halloween. They also appreciate Chinese New Year, Muslim and Jewish holidays, as Russians are very tolerant to other religions. But I have solved to draw old-time russian holiday - Ivan Kypala.Ivanov day is year public holiday of the pagan origin. It was connected with year solstice (June 20 22).Ivanov day is filled rite, connected with water, fire and herb.I love this holiday and exactly so has solved to draw it" |
