Brief history of Russian prianiki (gingerbread) and a traditional recipe to enjoy during the holidays or anytime throughout the year; especially with a nice hot pot of tea!

Traditions of the so-called Russian pancake and several authentic recipes.

Russian customs and traditions regarding the consumption of water, tea and vodka.

Russia puts a cork in wine imports from Georgia and Moldova. Are the reasons political or otherwise?

A sweetbread that is a Pascha (Easter) tradition.

Today, the wonderful, hearty and traditional recipes and meals of the Russian table can be attributed to the efforts of Russian women to provide sustenance and nurturing to their families.

One version of Russian blackbread, a mainstay of the traditional diet.

Find out what the traditional Russian mealtime fare is.

How does the average Russian diet size up nutritionally?

The revival of interest in kvas.

For many centuries, shchi soup has been a staple of Russian cuisine. There is evidence that shchi was known in Rus long before the adoption of Christianity in 988 A.D.