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Russian Ravioli

Russian foods are the best and the Russian Ravioli or the Pelmeni is the traditional Russian food that has gained tremendous popularity in many parts of the world. Pelmeni is one of the most ancient foods in Russia. In Europe this food is sometimes referred to as the ravioli. Both appear the same and they taste great. Russian ravioli is made with pork mixed with ground beef, and salt and minced onion used as ingredients. Sometimes ground turkey is mixed with ground beef or even chicken. Some people also use buffalo meat as per their choice. Russian Ravioli are usually prepared at any family event where the entire family gets around the table to enjoy the ravioli. Hundreds of ravioli

Caviar and Vodka – The Plateau of Gourmet Food

It is said that one cannot truly appreciate caviar without vodka. As Russian traditions go, caviar is best appreciated with a glass of vodka in hand. With that said, it is imperative that only ice-cold vodka is best served with it as the vodka has a subtle flavour that complements the saltines coming with the caviar without overpowering the delicacy. Choosing the caviar is another matter as well. To find the perfect caviar, consider the following. (Photo Credit: Caroline on Crack/Flickr) Caviar Features Some features of the caviar can readily influence the price of caviar sold in the market. Here are some of them: Size. Caviar size indicates the type of sturgeon or fish that the

Catherine the Great – Empress and Autocrat of 18th Century Russia

Empress Catherine II of Russia (1729-86), commonly known as Catherine the Great, was one of Russia's greatest and most energetic rulers. Following in the footsteps of her predecessor Peter I (Peter the Great), she pursued the Westernization and territorial expansion of Russia. Born into a German royal family, she married the heir to the Russian throne, the future Peter III. As an intelligent and energetic woman, she wanted to be accepted into her adopted land of Russia and so learned its history and language. After Peter III became an unpopular ruler, was forced to abdicate and a few

Lake Baikal, Russia: Seven Days on Olkhon Island

Let's get one thing straight: the water in Lake Baikal is cold. It's late afternoon in the middle of July, the sun is beating down and the thermometer is touching thirty. Perfect for a dip in the water, right? Wrong. It's freezing. But there is an old saying in these parts that touching the Baikal waters will add five years to your life, while swimming in them adds 25. So, inch by inch, I insert my reluctant body into the icy waters. I just hope the longevity is worth it... Deep in the wilds of Siberia near the Mongolian border lies Lake Baikal, one of the planet's most impressive natural

Native Flowers of Russia

Russia is a huge country in terms of area. Due to its large size, the country has continental weather. It also has a diverse landscape and so, various types of flowers can thrive in the country. Some of the flowers grown in the country are not native to Russia. For example, Chamomile, which is Russia's national flower, is not native to the country. Even sunflower, which is grown throughout the country, is not native to Russia. However, there are various native flowers of Russia that are very popular worldwide. Most of the time, people do not even realize that these flowers come from a