Odds and Ends

If the other items mentioned in this article are not unusual enough for you, wait, there’s more! In our research for this article we came across several interesting import items that may be flying under the radar of Russophile consumers.

When planting your heirloom Russian plum tomatoes, be sure to first slip into a pair of valenki. These felt boots are de rigeur uniform items of Russian dachniks and are great for scuffling around the garden or yard year-round. You can get the “basic” model with felt soles, but we recommend the rubber-soled variety for longer use and comfort. Expect to pay about $50.