THE WONDERS OF LOCAL CUISINE, The Wonders Of Local Cuisine

Hi, my name's Marcy, and I'm your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to the wonderful flavors of Moscow.

One of the first things you need to know about Russia is that it's the largest country in the world, with rich culinary traditions linked to its many provinces. So, here in Moscow you’ll be able to try an infinite number of specialties.

There are many different appetizers. The most well-known is of course the famous Russian salad, here called Olivier salad, made with boiled vegetables and dressed with a generous helping of mayonnaise. Another very popular dish is Šuba, a pickled herring salad covered with layers of potatoes, carrots, onions and beets dressed with mayonnaise.

Blinis, which look like small pancakes, topped with salmon or caviar, are a more sophisticated appetizer. They can also be served at breakfast with jam or fruit.

First courses in Russia are mainly soups: there are too many to count! I’d recommend Shchi, a cabbage soup that you can find in over 1000 variations; with mushrooms, salmon, lentils, pork and many other ingredients.

The most famous soup, however, is Boršč, made with beef and beets, giving it its trademark burgundy color....