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February 22, 2026
Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)
A Labubu-inspired effigy was burned during Maslenitsa celebrations in Russia’s Lipetsk Region
TL;DR
- A large Labubu-inspired effigy was burned at Argamach Park in western Russia during Maslenitsa celebrations.
- Maslenitsa is a traditional Slavic folk holiday celebrated before Orthodox Lent, involving public festivities and the ritual burning of an effigy to symbolize the end of winter.
- The festival organizer chose the Labubu effigy to "logically continue" the tradition of burning villains and to combat "unconventional influence" on Russian culture.
- The decision to burn the Labubu effigy sparked debate on social media, with some finding it inappropriate for a character associated with children's toys.
- Russians reportedly spent millions on Labubu dolls in 2025.
- Nikola-Lenivets park in Kaluga Region burned a 25-meter-tall heart installation as part of their Maslenitsa celebration.
- Maslenitsa celebrations took place across Russia, welcoming spring after a cold winter.
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