Cuisine in Russia

Borscht

Crimson soup with beets and beef

• Region: Ukrainian origin
• Main ingredients: Beets, Beef, Cabbage, Smetana

Shchi

Sour soup with fermented or fresh cabbage

• Region: Around Moscow
• Main ingredients: Cabbage, Beef bones, Dill

Pelmeni

Siberian-style meat dumplings

• Region: Siberia
• Main ingredients: Mixed beef and pork, Wheat flour, Onion

Beef Stroganoff

Beef in sour cream sauce

• Region: St. Petersburg
• Main ingredients: Beef, Mushrooms, Smetana

Blini

Crepe-like thin pancakes served with caviar or honey

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Wheat flour, Eggs, Milk

Shashlik

Caucasus-style BBQ with marinated meat skewers

• Region: Southern Russia and Caucasus
• Main ingredients: Lamb, Onion, Vinegar, Spices

Okroshka

Summer cold soup made with kvass

• Region: Central Russia
• Main ingredients: Kvass, Cucumber, Boiled eggs, Ham

Salat Olivier

Russian potato salad, a staple for New Year celebrations

• Region: Moscow
• Main ingredients: Potato, Carrot, Pickles, Mayonnaise

Pryanik

Gingerbread with honey and spices

• Region: Tula
• Main ingredients: Honey, Wheat flour, Spices

Paskha

Cottage cheese dessert eaten at Easter

• Region: Orthodox regions
• Main ingredients: Tvorog, Dried fruit, Sugar