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Pancakes and rituals

First and foremost, Happy Maslenitsa! Hopefully those of you who know of this Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian tradition are enjoying the annual...
Mongolian sunset
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The Mongolian delicacies you just have to try on your upcoming trip

For many travellers, the food you eat on your trip is as memorable as the place you visit. Whether you’re a food fanatic or not, it plays a huge...
Strawberry juice
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Non-alcoholic Russia: “For your health”

We harbour several ingrained stereotypes about Russians (as do they, about us) and the most predominant is the assumption of rampant alcoholism....
Drinking straws
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Kvas – the good stuff #2: A little more please

Last week we took a look at Kvas; the Russian and Eastern-European fermented beverage that hasn’t caught-on over here but is a solid part of...
Kvas
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Kvas – The good stuff #1

Ultimately, all things are down to personal choice, but for what it’s worth – I’d definitely recommend the Russian food that I enjoyed in...
Olivier Salad
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Christmas leftovers #2: Salad days

With all the posts about turkey sandwiches and New Year’s celebrations in recent weeks, this will surely be the last post of the 2014/15...
Zakusi
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Christmas leftovers #1

As with Christmas ‘over here’, food plays an integral role in Russian seasonal celebrations. I was curious enough to take a look at...
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Vodka #3: Even more about vodka

Enhancements in the way vodka has been produced over the centuries.
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Vodka #2: Something more about vodka

More information about Russia's famous alcoholic drink.
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Vodka #1: Something about vodka

Vodka is the highly celebrated and much enjoyed national drink of Russia
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