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Russian Paskha (Sweet Cheese Dessert)

Paskha is a dish closely tied to Russian Orthodox Easter, a time of joy, colour, and careful tradition. Made from sweetened cheese and moulded into

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Russian Syrniki (Cottage Cheese Pancakes)

Syrniki are the kind of breakfast dish that feels like a quiet reward. Golden, crisp edged pancakes made from cottage cheese, they’re soft in the

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Russian Kulich (Easter Bread)

Kulich is the kind of bread that appears once a year but leaves a lasting impression. Tall, sweet, and crowned with glossy icing and colourful

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Russian Medovik (Honey Cake)

Medovik is not just a dessert. It is a quiet centrepiece of many Russian tables, layered with care and often made to mark special occasions.

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Russian Rassolnik (Pickle Soup)

Rassolnik is one of those soups that holds a firm place in Russian households, even if it rarely shows up on tourist menus. Tangy, hearty,

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Russian Shashlik (Grilled Meat Skewers)

Shashlik is more than grilled meat. It is the centrepiece of gatherings, a reason to light the fire and gather around. Common across Russia and

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Russian Kvass (Fermented Rye Bread Drink)

Kvass is the kind of drink that quietly tells the story of a people. Made from fermented rye bread, it is earthy, slightly sweet, lightly

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Russian Solyanka (Meat Soup)

Solyanka is the kind of soup that demands attention from the first spoonful. Salty, sour, savoury, and rich all at once, it is a bold

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Russian Kholodets (Aspic)

Kholodets is one of those dishes that often divides opinion at first glance. A savoury jelly made from slow cooked meat and bones, it is

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Russian Selyodka Pod Shuboy (Herring Under a Fur

Selyodka Pod Shuboy is one of those dishes that surprises you before you even take a bite. Brightly coloured in layers of purple and orange,