Cuisine

Traditional and modern Russian food and beverage - Russian Cuisine and food culture. Russian cuisine derives its rich and varied character from the vast and multicultural expanse of Russia. Its foundations were laid by the peasant food of the rural population and Russia’s expansion during the 16th–18th centuries that brought in more refined culinary techniques.

Blini Á La Kookse - Recipe

Blini Á La Kookse - Recipe

Blini, or Bliny, is widely popular in Russia and is served in a very huge variation of different dishes. This tasty recipe is from Kookse.tv and is intended to be for four up to six persons.

Russian Caviar In The Grand Hotel

Russian Caviar In The Grand Hotel

The Caviar Bar and Restaurant is decorated in Art Nouveau style and offers an extensive and exquisite selection of caviar - a gastronomic journey by Andrew Zimmern on Discovery Channel.

Beef Stroganoff - Quick Recipe

Beef Stroganoff - Quick Recipe

This recipe by Recipes by Nation is a quick and easy way of preparing this tasty and classic Russian dish. Beef Stroganoff is a dish of Russian origin popular all over the world.

Tea Production In Krasnodar

Tea Production In Krasnodar

Tea production in Russia is on the rise in the south of the country - a few kilometers from Sochi’s coast, in the village of Izmailovka, you can see the Krasnodar tea being grown.

Pelmeni - Recipe

Pelmeni - Recipe

It is unclear when pelmeni first appeared in Russian cuisine, but today Pelmeni are a Russian national dish. Larisa Filatova from Russian Fine Art show how to make Siberian Pelmeni.

CIS Restaurants

CIS Restaurants

In this show, Martyn Andrews discovers that when it comes to food, ex-Soviet republics are a gourmet wonderland, a place where dozens of different gastronomic traditions exist.

Russian Mushroom Soup

Russian Mushroom Soup

A traditionaly inspired Russian mushroom soup, especially for those chilly autumn days ahead. This soup is also a good alternative if you are vegetarian or if you are on diet.

Wineries Of Krasnodar

Wineries Of Krasnodar

Krasnodar is set to become Russia’s main wine making area. Wild grape vines have grown around the Caspian, Black and Azov seas for thousands of years.

The Vodka Museum

The Vodka Museum

Martyn Andrews visits a museum devoted to vodka. We explore the history of vodka in Russia, dispel any myths and see why the drink is so popular. Finally, show you how to make the best vodka cocktails.

Kuban Borsch - Recipe

Kuban Borsch - Recipe

Borsh is a traditional Russian beet soup and this is a recipe on Kubàn Borsch from Krasnodar region in South Russia.