Most people think that the history of a Matrioshka doll lies deep in Russia; however, the truth is that the first nesting doll actually came from Japan. In the end of the 19th century, a woman brought a figure doll of a Japanese saint - Fukuruma - to Russia. The doll was made of two pieces [...]
Today, Halloween is the time when people go trick-or-treating and hold costume parties. But do we really know anything about this holiday, which is largely associated with candy-eating children, carved pumpkins and nutty dressed youths? Let’s talk a little bit about the origins of this interesting holiday. The word Halloween has Christian origins and means “All [...]
Kutlety is one of the most popular Russian family dishes. It is served as a dinner entree, a luncheon dish, or even for breakfast. Ingredients: Related Products: Sunflower Oil (Refined) 6 ounces French rolls, crusts removed. 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck lean beef. 1/2 pound ground pork. 1/4 cup ice water. [...]
Vegetables on Russian table were really appreciated and grown in large quantities. Excellent second helping to groats meal, vegetables were a must at winter and summer time. Onion and garlic, as spicy vegetables, were used almost in every dish. They enjoyed the esteem of all the classes. Turnip in truth, can be considered [...]
