The traditional Russian blini (thin pancakes) served with red caviar and sour cream, popular delicacy in Russian cuisine, and a traditional breakfast during the Eastern Slavic folk holiday of Maslenitsa (Butter Week, Shrovetide), which marks the end of winter and the welcoming of spring before Great Lent.
Red caviar is a common savory topping, though blini can be enjoyed with a variety of other sweet and savory fillings.
The food is presented on a traditional, intricately patterned plate, Khokhloma-style painting, known for its vibrant floral patterns, and a white tablecloth with red embroidery, alongside a bouquet of pink tulips, suggesting a festive or celebratory occasion.