Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)

The large effigy was set ablaze during Maslenitsa, a traditional Slavic festival that precedes Orthodox Lent

A large Labubu-inspired effigy was burned at a park in western Russia on Saturday as part of Maslenitsa, a traditional spring festival celebrated across the country.

Maslenitsa is a Slavic folk holiday held in the week before Orthodox Lent, marked by public festivities and the eating of pancakes. The celebration preserves elements of its pre-Christian roots...