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Diksha

Hello everyone,

We all know Russian food tastes great. Do you consider yourself a foodie? Share with us your unique food experience as an expat.

1. Name 3 best well-known Russian street foods according to you.
2. Which are some unusual dishes that you have discovered ?
3. What makes up the typical breakfast in Russia?
4. Name 3 of your favourite festive dishes.
5. According to you, which essential ingredient defines Russian cuisine?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

English City

1. I know Canteen "Stolovaya № 1, Teremok and McDonalds.
2. The typical Russian breakfast can be like this: porridge or  pancakes with some jam. Tea or coffee.
3. My favourite festive dishes are: Russian salad, grilled chicken with potato and fruit salad.

Spencer Gabor Villanyi

1. Name 3 best well-known Russian street foods according to you.
2. Which are some unusual dishes that you have discovered ?
3. What makes up the typical breakfast in Russia?
4. Name 3 of your favourite festive dishes.
5. According to you, which essential ingredient defines Russian cuisine?

1. "piance", "pirozhki", hot corn
2. "paparatnyik"
3. depends, but "blini" (crepes) or "sirniki" are common.
4. "uha", "grechka", "svekolynyik".
5. dill

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