The Regions

Explore Russia's never-ending variety of terrain and tastes

The birthplace of sturgeon and spicy mustard

Explore the regional specialties along the Volga River

Go fish

What's worth casting a rod for across Russia?

Fishing

Like a Fish in Water

The fish gourmet products from Siberia and the Far East

Fishing

There's More Fish in the Sea!

What's so curious about the local seafood in the North-West?

Fishing

From Pike Cutlets to Black Caviar

The gourmet fish products you need to try in the North and South

Fishing

No Cod, No Work

Discover seafood specialities and the treasures of the forest

Beyond the polar circle

Explore the frozen landscapes of the north and the flavors you find there

The Land of Lakes

The atmosphere, landmarks and food of the far North

Meanwhile in the Far East...

A region so vast you can travel a whole week without meeting a single person

Hold the Crab

Eating at the edge of the world

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The Most In-Demand Tables in the East

A tour of the best Russian restaurants offering a taste of Far Eastern food trends

Taste of Primorye

Curious stories about local food

What region you think this is?
Kamchatka
Gorely volcano crater (Rustourism)
Kamchatka
Polar Circle
Teriberka
Caucas
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Regions in a nutshell

From Siberia to Caucas

It's all Siberia

5 Curious Facts About Siberian Cuisine

And discover the restaurant scene exploring the region's culinary past

It's all Siberia

#SibirSibir

The most interesting culinary places in Siberia

It's all Siberia

Surprising Siberian Specialities

Discover what long winters have taught the locals about preserving food

Did you know? By the late 19th century, Siberians had become the Russian Empire's foremost tea drinkers with some downing 40 cups a day

Everything can be wrapped in a pirog

Discover the specialities of central Russia

A 50kg Gingerbread and Apple-Flavored Courgette Caviar

Get your fill of these traditional Russian refreshments

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The Sights and Snacks of Russia’s Golden Ring

Did you know Russia has a museum dedicated to spoons?

Stirred, Not Shaken

The history of Moscow cuisine and what the Russian capital dines on today

From Pryaniki To Pike Cutlets

Ornamental and everyday specialties from Tula and Kostroma

What sort of dumpling is this?
Hint: eating it requires no tableware
Buuz
Buryat Buuz (Rustourism)
Khinkali
Buuz
Chebureki
Varenyky
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It tastes like... St Petersburg!

Discover the intertwining cuisines on the table in 'the Venice of the North'

Potatoes Sprinkled With Sugar?

3 curious facts about old-school eating in Saint Petersburg

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The City of Palaces and White Nights

Discovering the capital of culture and gastrobars

The Shiniest Restaurants in St. Petersburg

Top chefs show you around their restaurants

Grilled pterodactyl's beak

...and other top regional picks of Southern Russia

South

At Ski Slopes and Seaside Bars

5 reasons to visit Russia's vacation region

South

A Fish With a Mouth Like a Dinosaur

Explore the food from 'the breadbasket of the country'

South

Beyond The Abandoned Tea Plantations

The best restaurants and food trends to explore down south

The Regions
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Eat Your Way Across Russia

Discover how Russia's vast size has led to its delectable range of flavors and traditions

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The Flavors

The second chapter in the Russian food story

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