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Russians dine on various types of foods. Popular foods are potatoes, cabbage, pickles, mushrooms, fish, sausage, and beets. Some traditional meals consist of herring salad, Kolbasa (sausage), blinnaya (a type of pancake), borsch (stew/soup), and potato pancakes.
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It’s very common to sit down with your family for meals in Russia. There’s no McDonald’s to drive through in Pskov. Families usually have a good breakfast in the morning before they go out to catch the bus or walk to work and school. A morning meal may consist of yogurt, bread with cheese, boiled egg, or porridge. Lunch is usually a small meal that may consist of a small cabbage salad, similar to coleslaw, some borsch, and a small portion of meat. Dinner is a meal for the whole family to sit down together and enjoy a variety of dishes.
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| A root cellar - Pipes in the roof allow air to flow inside the shelter, which consists of stored foods such as potatoes and beets. |
At dinner you may have some type of meat and potatoes. Interestingly enough, having a drink with your meal is uncommon. Russians drink chai, or tea, after they finish their meals. When Russians do have a drinks other than chai, they don’t use ice and never drink the tap water unless is has been boiled first. Most cities water systems have old pipes that give the water a brownish color.
In Russia fresh fruits and vegetables are more difficult to find especially in winter. Families grow fruits and vegetables in the summer at their dacha, or summer cottage. The fruits and vegetables are canned and eaten during the winter months. Russians pickle a lot of the vegetables and make jam out of fresh fruit. Root vegetables, like beets and potatoes, are stored in the cellar if they have a garage or in a cool closet until needed.
For more information on Russian mealtime, be sure and read Russian Life's article, "Mealtime in Russia," by Linda DeLaine.
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In order to plan a meal, Russian families begin by visiting the food markets and stands.
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Fresh fish, anyone?
Is this dog expecting handouts?
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Beautiful Produce!
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This woman stood out in the freezing cold for ten hours selling her goods!
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Russian families love to cook with garlic as well as other spices and flavorings.
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An individual food stand - a little bit of everything in one location.
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Find out our group members’ favorite Russian meals or favorite dish:
Corrina
“My favorite dish was the potato pancakes with sour cream. They reminded me of hash brown potatoes, only better. They are shredded potatoes, fried and served with sour cream.”
Anna
“My favorite food was the mashed potatoes and gravy that my host mother cooked. They were creamy and delicious.”
Raleigh
“ I really could not get enough of the homemade jellies and preserves to put on their delicious Russian bread. I absolutely loved the yogurt. I looked forward to breakfast every morning I was there.”
Brady
“I couldn’t get enough of the cabbage soup! I like cabbage to start with, but this delicious soup was made from a homemade beef broth with carrots, onion, and potatoes.”
Mary
“The food was plentiful and tasty. Cabbage was served a lot both cooked and raw. It was combined with a variety of things from fruit to meat. It was always delicious.”
Candy
“My favorite Russian food is beets. They are much cheaper in Russia than in the United States. I like them boiled to bring out their earthy taste. I just can’t get enough beets.”
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