| Russian Cuisine |
| If you aren't hungry now, then you will be after you find out some of the delicious foods that come from Russia. I'll include links to the recipes, so please try them out and get a better "taste" of what they have to eat in Russia. |
| Borshch This is a traditional Russian soup that contains beef, cabbage, potatoes, beets, carrots, onions, among many other minor ingredients. Each recipe of Borsch varies, but all of them contain the beef, cabbage, and potatoes. A soup that can be enjoyed at any time of the year, it tastes best when the air is nippy and it is cold outside. www.russiansabroad.com/Cuisine/Recipes.asp?TemalD=2&TopiclD=6 |
| Culture |
| Greetings When you greet a person in Russia, it is customary to shake the other person's hand. Many women do not do this, but if a man does not it is considered rude. Upon entering an aquaintence's home, it is also a custom to take off your shoes. Presenting a small gift to your host is a kind act that shows you value their friendship. |
| Religion Many people go to churches in Russia. The national church is the Russian Orthodox Church. During communism, religion was banned and many people became atheists. Now, even though many go to church, they call them Christians, but only like the values of the religion. It is more of a ritual to go to church. There is freedom of religion, however, and Islam and Judism are other religions in Russia. |
| Chuk-Chuk These tasty little Russian desserts are better than their name makes them sound. Made out of eggs, honey, flour, sugar, milk, butter, salt, and powdered sugar, these will surely be the delight of the meal. They are fried and then rolled into balls. Yum! www.russianfoods.com/recipes/item00140/default.asp |
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| Other Russian Specialties Blinis (Russian pancakes) Vodka (alcoholic beverage) Pelmeny (minced meat in pastry) Beef stroganov Kvas (bread-based beverage) |
| Banyas Russians have always loved spending time in the sauna, or banya. It is a way for men to get together and relax and just talk if desired. The public baths are always a popular place to go too. |