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A foodie's guide to the FIFA World Cup

June 25, 2018

Russian cuisine

Russia is home to snow-clad mountains, subtropical beaches, scenic national parks and beautiful lakes. From magnificent palaces and historical sites to adventure activities like white-water rafting and trekking, Russia is definitely one of the best holiday destinations. With Russia hosting the 2018 FIFA World Cup, football lovers across the globe are enjoying their vacation in this haven.

No experience of a particular place can be complete without savouring it’s cuisine right? So, if you’re in Russia, don’t forget to tease your taste buds to the following lip-smacking cuisines:

Blinis

Blinis

Pancake served with sour cream and quark.

Pelmeni

Pelmeni

Dumplings with a filling wrapped in thin dough.

Borscht

Borscht

Beetroot soup served with coriander.

Golubtsy

golubtsy

Stuffed cabbage leaves with vegetables and meat.

Olivier Salad

Olivier salad

Salad prepared from french beans, carrots and peas.

Solyanka

Solyanka

Thick, spicy soup made of cucumbers potatoes and dill.

Vareniki

vareniki

Dumplings served with caramelized salted onion.

How to reach here

By flight: Nearest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport in Moscow.

Author : Vijaylaxmi Thakur