Common Russian food that is unusual for foreigners

Russian food

A fermented drink, low in alcohol, made from rye flour or bread with malt

A cold dish made from kvass with various herbs and finely chopped meat or fish

Containing boiled potatoes, dill pickles or fresh cucumbers, peas, eggs, carrots, onion and boiled beef/chicken or bologna, dressed with mayonnaise

Layered appetizer salad of salted herring fillet with boiled root vegetables and egg under mayonnaise in Russian cuisine and cuisines of the former USSR

Салат "Сельдь под шубой"

Multi-layered cake made from puff pastry with butter (or custard) cream

A gelatinous liquid dish made from berries and starch

Soup with meat, beets and other vegetables

Solyanka is a thick, rich soup with a spicy taste and bright aroma. Meat solyanka is made from several types of meat and meat products, including sausages and smoked meats

Salad of finely chopped boiled vegetables with vegetable oil