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For believers, the Great Lent is not just about giving up certain foods. Its main purpose is to stop “eating” one’s loved ones; in other words, control one’s temper and impatience. https://www.russiaislove.com/lifestyle/333530-great-lent-russia-orthodox
Answer the questions below and find out the diet of which Russian ruler suits you better: Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great or Nicholas II. https://www.russiaislove.com/russian-kitchen/329498-quiz-chow-time-ivan-nicholas-diet
Though rather small, this pie tastes like heaven and looks like an impeccable restaurant dessert. https://www.russiaislove.com/russian-kitchen/334035-kings-vatrushka-pie-dessert
Dozens of gastromarkets have opened in the Russian capital offering cuisines from all corners of the globe. Both locals and tourists are licking their lips at the vast choice, fast service, and tasty prices https://www.russiaislove.com/russian-kitchen/331082-gastromarkets-restaurants-moscow
Soviet cuisine offers a kaleidoscope of the country’s diverse ethnic groups, religions and climates. Here RBTH offers a how-to guide to one of the most famous Uzbek dishes, plov, Moscow’s restaurant-goers enjoy to this day. https://www.russiaislove.com/arts/2013/06/16/cooking_uzbek_plov_27095.html
The Book may have been the source of the wonderful snacks on offer between acts at the Bolshoi. https://www.russiaislove.com/arts/2015/07/10/the_soviet_guide_to_the_perfect_summer_appetizer_47643.html
Add the right way to make this traditional soup to the list of differences between Russia’s two biggest cities. https://www.russiaislove.com/russian_kitchen/2016/11/16/moscow-and-leningrad-divided-by-soup_648347
Unlike Soviet-era housewives, modern cooks don't have to deal with a whole chicken to make this tasty poultry dish. https://www.russiaislove.com/arts/2015/09/04/a_soviet_recipe_for_non-political_georgian_chicken_49007.html
This might seem to be not class-conscious, but Soviet-era chefs were happy to serve up a salad inspired by the tsars - the edible Cap of Monomakh. This fine and delicious salad used some of the best ingredients from Soviet culinary classics. https://www.russiaislove.com/russian-kitchen/335695-festive-soviet-salad-new-year-cap-monomakh-recipe-photo
There were no Snickers, Mars bars, Oreos, or Nutella during the days of the Soviet Union, but other sweets existed that Russians remember with delight to this day. https://www.russiaislove.com/russian_kitchen/2017/06/09/10-yummies-that-all-soviet-children-adored_779932