You may find a Georgian drink – Tarkhun in Russia
Taste of Russia
Nordic jelly-drink – Kissel
Kissel is a jelly-drink that’s very popular in Nordic countries. Its name is derived from a Slavic word meaning “sour”, as sour fruits are preferred.
Red caviar
Red caviar is also known as salmon caviar. The salmon eggs are truly good for the health; a spoonful of caviar supplies the adult daily requirement of vitamins B12.
The Russian Vinigret Salad
Russian hors-radish – Khren
Russian hot soup – Shchi
Shchi is a Russian soup with cabbage as the primary ingredient. Its primary distinction is its sour taste, which usually originates from cabbage. When sauerkraut is used instead, the soup is called sour shchi.
Russian Cuisine – the freshly salted cucumbers
Famous Russian freshly salted cucumbers. It’s a must on all the Russian tables, goes with any dish – as a separate appetitive or in salads. Every Russian knows them from the birth. As a plus the brine from cucumber is good for the health.
Taste of Russia – the Kefir Drink
Kefir– it’s a healthy Russian drink. Kefir is a fermented milk drink made with kefir grains and is believed to have its origins in the Caucasus Mountains.
Russian round Sushki!
Russian Kvas – The Summer drink
Kvas is an old Slavic drink, made from fermented bread. The first mention about Kvas was made in the 10th century, but nobody knows who and when it was invented, some historian say’s that the drink was made by mistake. But it’s an interesting question, as it was invented before the beer.
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