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Explore how Russian-American families blend old-world customs—korovai bread, the tamada, gorko toasts—with American wedding traditions. A warm cultural guide for the diaspora and curious readers alike.

Discover the rich traditions of Russian Orthodox Easter (Pascha) as celebrated by Russian-American communities across the US — from the midnight church service and the Paschal greeting to kulich, paskha, and red eggs.