Malanka Krasnoilsk

Маланка в Красноїльську

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Carnival & ParadeKrasnoilsk
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesThe carnival's characters map directly onto
Language["uk"]Currency: UAH
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Malanka Krasnoilsk in Krasnoilsk

Krasnoilska Malanka is a traditional Pereberia-type folk carnival held every 13 to 14 January in the town of Krasnoilsk, Chernivtsi oblast, involving roughly 500 costumed local participants organized by the settlement's seven historic quarters, each fielding its own Bear-led troupe with distinct masks, costumes, and music.

Krasnoilska Malanka is a traditional carnival of the Pereberia type held every year on 13 and 14 January in the Ukrainian settlement of Krasnoilsk, in Chernivtsi oblast's historically Romanian-influenced Bukovyna region, with around 500 residents taking part and tourists arriving from across Ukraine and abroad to watch.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The carnival's characters map directly onto social groups that lived in this part of Romania during the seventeenth through nineteenth centuries, giving the event unusually deep and specific historical roots reaching back toward Krasnoilsk's founding date of 1431

02

The mystery stays covered

Uniquely among many Ukrainian communities that shifted their church calendar in 2023, Krasnoilsk has continued celebrating its Malanka on the old-style date of 13 January regardless, as it did again in both 2025 and 2026, and during the Soviet period participants faced real legal risk, including police pursuit and threatened fifteen-day arrest, for keeping the tradition alive

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Malankuvannia

Water and renewal

Living ritual

taking part in the Malanka procession

The sacred route

Living ritual

is understood locally as a men's undertaking

The local code

Living ritual

with exceptions made only for children and teenagers

Tradition 5

Living ritual

where girls take on the roles of Tsarynas or dress as Gypsy women

Tradition 6

Living ritual

a Komendant leads each quarter's troupe

Tradition 7

Living ritual

organizing participants

Tradition 8

Living ritual

negotiating with host households

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Malanka Krasnoilsk, plan transport around the exact Krasnoilsk venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Heavy winter clothing is essential for spectators, since the event takes place outdoors in mid-January; if participating in costume, note that costumes are traditionally handmade from...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

For Malanka Krasnoilsk, stay near the part of Krasnoilsk you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

["uk"] · UAH

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.02 N, 25.56 EOpen in Google Maps

Krasnoilsk, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Nearest airportSCV — Suceava Ștefan cel Mare
TransportFor Malanka Krasnoilsk, plan transport around the exact Krasnoilsk venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Malanka Krasnoilsk, stay near the part of Krasnoilsk you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Krasnoilsk via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Krasnoilsk, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearHeavy winter clothing is essential for spectators, since the event takes place outdoors in mid-January; if participating in costume, note that costumes are traditionally handmade from papier-mache, straw, hay, or rush and prepared well in advance.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ukraine and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Malanka Krasnoilsk?

Malanka Krasnoilsk is listed for January · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Malanka Krasnoilsk take place?

The festival is listed in Krasnoilsk, Ukraine. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Krasnoilsk, Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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