For many centuries, pagan religions had officially disappeared from European countries. But recently, thousands of people seem to be flocking back to the traditions of their ancestors. That’s why, ...

MALOYAROSLAVETS, RussiaMALOYAROSLAVETS, Russia — Tambourine throbbing in hand, Velislav chants to gods whose cult has almost been obliterated by a millennium of Christianity in Russia. Several hundred ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The Slavic and East European Journal (SEEJ) publishes research studies in all areas of Slavic languages, literatures, and cultures.

Like in many other European countries, the arrival of summer is celebrated on St. John’s Eve in Poland. While part of the Polish custom ‒ bonfires, singing and dancing ‒ resembles other celebrations ...