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	Shashlik - Russian Traditional Barbecue
	Besides traditional New Year Russian salad, Maslenitsa pancakes and Easter cake, barbecues (shashliks) on Labour Day and all other warm sunny days is considered one of the main holiday dishes of the year in Russia.
--25-09-2012--
	Vegetarianism in Russia
	Leo Tolstoy, the well-known Russian writer and thinker, argued: “While our bodies remain graves of murdered animals, how can we foster hopes for creation of ideal life conditions on the Earth?”
--01-08-2012--
	Russian Pancakes Recipes
	Since the Pancake Week (or Maslenitsa), the famous Russian holiday, is approaching, we decided to get you acquainted with interesting recipes of Russian pancakes – a traditional food we eat during these days.
--17-02-2012--
	Traditional Russian Wedding Feast
	Weddings in Russia were traditionally celebrated in a vivacious and noisy way, with observation of numerous customs, signs, and popular beliefs. The festivities usually lasted for three days, but sometimes could extend to a whole week. Russian wedding ceremony was certainly accompanied with an abundant and plentiful feast, representing ceremonial dishes of Russian cuisine.
--28-08-2011--
	Samovar – Russian Tea Machine
	The Samovar – the Russian tea machine, as it was referred to in Western Europe – stands out against all other water-heating devices.
--28-08-2011--
	Russian Kasha: Secrets of Porridge
	Porridge is undoubtedly a primordially Russian dish. Moreover, porridge is a cult dish. Following old Russian traditions, on wedding ceremony the groom and the bride necessarily cooked porridge.
--24-06-2012--
	Russian Easter Recipes
	One of the major ritual dishes of Russian Easter feast is paskha made of curds and shaped as a truncated pyramid, which symbolizes the Holy Sepulchre. A special sectional wooden mould was traditionally used for cooking this rich festive dish.
--28-08-2011--
	Enjoy Great Lent!
	After the delicious pancake spree of Maslenitsa there comes the time for the Great Lent, the most significant and strictest fast for the Orthodox Christianity. Though the Great Lent has certain differences from the Western Lent, they both have the same purpose: to purify spirit and body. So, if you are about to do this, take occasion to regale yourself on wholesome vegetarian dishes of traditional Lenten Russian cuisine. Here are the recipes!
--28-08-2011--
	Russian Vodka
	Vodka has long become quite an independent and self-sufficient personage of Russian culture: there are jokes and songs, books and research works on this “hot” subject. Majority of foreigners have an image of vodka imprinted in their minds as the foremost symbol of Russia (along with Bear and Martyoshka).
--28-08-2011--
	Russian Drinks – What Are They?
	The first thing that crosses one’s mind when speaking about Russian drinks is certainly vodka. Yet, as a matter of fact, long before vodka there were no less popular drinks in Old Rus. As for vodka, it came to Russia via Lithuania where it was brought by the Genoese from their colony in the Crimea. Actually it did not happen until the mid 14th century. So vodka is another story.
--28-08-2011--
	Russian Cuisine
	The Russian cuisine is first of all associated all over the world with vodka, caviar, beetroot salad and pies. It should be noted, however, that vodka was brought to Russia from Italy only in the 15th century. And it was not before the 19th century that salads were borrowed from European cuisine.
--28-08-2011--

News:

	Big Gastronomic Festival to Take Place in Veliky Novgorod
	On November 15-17, an International Gourmet Festival will take place in Veliky Novgorod with the restaurants awarded the Michelin stars participating.
--07-09-2012--
	Monument to Varenik Appears in Yeysk
	A monument to varenik (curd dumpling) has been unveiled at the Taganrogskaya Embankment of the Azov resort town of Yeysk.
--19-06-2012--
	Gastronomic Tourism Is Developing in Russia
	The famous project “Fairytale Map of Russia” will take part in the developing of culinary tourism in the country. It will combine not only interesting fairytale routes, but offers the information dedicated to Russian traditional food.
--03-04-2012--
	Caviar Vending Machines to Appear in Moscow Metro
	Moscow businessmen intend to establish caviar vending machines in Moscow metro underpasses. The project has already been approved by the heads of Moscow metro.
--20-02-2012--
	Aeroflot’s Menu Recognized as One of the Best
	Aeroflot’s onboard menu has been recognized as one of the best in the world according to famous American online newspaper The Huffington Post.
--03-02-2012--
	Pancake Week to be Celebrated in Russia
	Pancake Week (or Maslenitsa) - the last week before Lent, will be celebrated in Russia at the end of February. A big number of traditional colorful events will be held in various Russian cities all across the country.
--02-02-2012--
	How to Overcome Russian Cold Weather
	Russia is famous for its severe winter, but even in extreme cold you can greatly simplify your life by following some advice during your travel.
--25-11-2011--
	Aeroflot Passengers Will Dine on Foie Gras and Jack Daniels Beef
	Aeroflot air company offers a selection of delicate dishes to passengers. A special menu was created by chefs from a well-known restaurants.
--20-09-2011--
	Production Of Venison Meat Dumplings Has Started
	An enterprise of Chukotka has started a production of meat dumplings with a very unusual filling - venison. The products were called " Anadirskie" and " Crazy".
--07-09-2011--
	InterContinental hotel à la russe will open in Moscow
	A hotel of international group Intercontinental will open in Moscow in the street of Tverskaya. Tverskaya is one of the oldest Moscow streets within walking distance from main sights and leading business centers of Moscow.
--16-06-2011--