"чайку-с?" is a popular phrase in Russia, which translates to "Some tea?", in English. Whenever you have tea, traditionally you accompany your drink with biscuits or some sweet treat like jam in this case!
Wild Berry cobblers are very popular in the northern part of the world where the winters are harsh and cold. Forget your diet when you visit lovely Russia, and indulge in one of the many desserts the country has to offer at their fine restaurants. I would recommend the traditional baked Zapekanka cheesecake.
Russian pancakes are known as Blini, and are usually served with caviar, sour cream, jam, and sometimes chocolate!
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In Russia, they are famous for their Bublik, which is very similar to a bagel. Its dough is made of flour, butter, milk, sugar, salt, and egg whites, and is boiled before baking just like a bagel and other bread products in the class known as Baranka or Sushki in Russian.
These dumplings are a common comfort food in Russia known as Pelmeny , which are made of dough and stuffed with ground meat, onions, and rice.
Samovars are old Russian self-boilers that are made of copper. This metal container was used to boil water in the old days.
There are two types of traditional kvas drinks that you can have when in Russia; Honey or Plain Bread flavor. It is made through a fermentation process.
Blini are thinly cooked pancakes made of buckwheat; they are a typical Russian dish, usually served with caviar (ikra), smoked salmon, and sour cream (smetana).
Russian style smoked fish is not that easy to make and therefore, it is easier to buy them in the local market.
This magnificently crafrted coat of arms is part of the Russian federation as well as is the old ancient coat of Arms of Austria! It is the emblem of the Habsburgs.
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This type of bread is boiled before being baked in the oven, and resembles the shape of the typical bagel, but chewier and more dense.
As long as the bacon is more fat than meat in content, its perfect.
In this assortment of food, there is a bowl of famous Golubtsy (stuffed cabbage), two bowls of Pelmeni (meat dumpling soup, and two plates of Syrniki with Kessel ( fried quark pancakes with red currant juice and berries).
This casserole dish is composed of chunks of fresh salmon, broccoli, and potatoes then topped with cheese and baked in the oven.
The Kvas drink is the most popular and renowned sweet beverage in Russia made of rye bread.
This Russian ale is based on rye bread fermentation and is one of Russia's most popular and most frequently ordered drinks.
At the Butcher Shop in Russia, you are likely to find the fattiest kinds of bacon (which are usually preferred) to serve as appetizers at your party.
The meat is marinated prior to placing on the grill and is served up with a traditional plum sauce and onions.
The Cheburekki is a turnover pastry dough that is usually filled with a mix of beef or lamb and onions, and then fried.
You can have this delicious fermented ale beer style beverage with a honey flavoring as well.
The Okroshka soup is usually served cold and is most enjoyed in the summer time.
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In the typical kitchen of any old Russian home, you will find the antique metal scales that the locals used to use to measure their food.
Traditionally, Russians prefer to have this expensive black caviar (ykra or ikra) served on toasted bread slices with a dab of butter.
The Pirozhki Pie (Pierogi, Pirogi) can be filled with so many different stuffings. The most traditional stuffing is minced meat, usually lamb or beef, with chopped onions.
This is the most common and most eaten sandwich in Russia consisting of sliced bread that are buttered and then topped with red caviar.
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There is an entire event known as the Maslenitsa Festival dedicated to the traditional Russian dish, Blinyz, which are a type of thin cooked pancakes.
There are a number of different dishes you must try when you are on your trip in Russia.
The Sharlotka is a Russian Apple Cake that uses only four ingredients and is one of Russia's traditional desserts.
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