'Fourth Wall' art object goes up in flames at Maslenitsa celebrations

On Saturday, in Russia’s Kaluga region locals and visitors gathered for Maslenitsa, during which a 'Fourth Wall’ art object, made of hay, firewood, household and construction waste, was burned as part of the festivities. Maslenitsa is an ancient Slavic holiday celebrated during the last week before Great Lent. The festivities have kept some elements of Slavic mythology in its ritual as well.