A recipe for Russian pancakes. The real dough for bliny should consist of equal parts of flour and liquid. Traditionally the Russians eat blini with different fillings. Try the most popular fillings made of minces meat or curd.

Cabbage is an excellent source of dietary fiber that fills the stomach and lessens hunger pangs. The Russians enjoy cabbage in many different variations - as sauerkraut, in soups or just sautéed.

Specialists argue over the ingredients: some take apples instead of carrots; others add meat or fish and make a dressing using mayonnaise or sour cream. As you know, there's no accounting for taste.

Solyanka is one of the most popular dishes of the Russian cuisine. There are different kinds of Solyanka: with meat, sausages, fish or mushrooms. Most important ingredients are cucumber pickles or salted mushrooms.

This dish originates from Siberia and was a popular meal among coachmen or hunters on their long trips across this vast and cold part of Russia. Pelmeni was first frozen food that could be easily cooked and eaten either at home or on a journey.

This dough is best for pierogi with vegetable fillings, for example, with mashed potatoes, carrots, cabbage or green onion.

In Russia kvass has been one of the most popular beverages for centuries, and with good reason. Kvass improves digestion and boosts metabolism. It helps prevent infections and keep the heart and circulatory system healthy.

Chicken cutlets made of ground chicken are actually hamburger. They are very popular in Russia and are usually served on specials occasions. Also Tsar Nicholas I. and Alexander Pushkin loved this dish.

Barbecue and grilling are widely popular in Russia. Most of the time the Russians enjoy Caucasian style barbecue threading small pieces of meat and vegetables onto long metal skewers. So the main and side dish are cooked at the same time.