Tag Archives: Russian culture

Soviet Cuisine: Potato Delights

Posted on September 23, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Alike the Turkish delights that are a proud symbol of certain cuisines of the Middle East & the Maghreb, potato delight are a fundamental proud part of the Russian cuisine. Strangely enough, a root crop from far hated America has … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Polovtsian Dances

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Russian Seasons” (1909-1929) arranged by Sergej Diaghilev (1872 -1929) in Paris contained plenty of Russian ballet’s gems. We mean not only full ballets. There were so-called one-act performances that might challenge our famous dancing masterpieces. “The Polovtsian Dances”, a … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Meat Delicacies II

Posted on July 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Meat byproducts cannot be called too festive, but they are delicious & can be offered to your guests as something new or original that makes a part of the Russian cuisine. Besides, byproducts’ history is rich & begins too many … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VI

Posted on June 27, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, grasshoppers are singing, the summer is at its heights & we are going to guess out a new riddle. This one reflects summer & its wonderful blooming: “I’m born without a father but cannot exist without a mother. … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Fish

Posted on June 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, fish specialities have been welcomed at Russian feasts from the time immemorial, so these recipes certainly belong to solemn tzars’ banquets. Certainly, you can exchange fishes according to your preference & the region. Starred Sturgeon With Tomatoes & … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Soups

Posted on June 24, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, no matter our culinary quest is dedicated to the Russian New Year, I can’t help mentioning our famous soups, at least a couple of them. The Borsch Ingredients: NB: In fact, the borsh is a traditional Ukrainian dish … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: The Pharaoh’s Daughter

Posted on May 30, 2022 by kethuprofumo

“The Pharaoh’s Daughter” (1862) is a ballet masterpiece, Marius Petipa’s first serious success, hardly remembered at present. It is a treasure for those who are interested in the classical Russian ballet school. Another curious fact about the performance is that Petipa … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 27, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, after the substantial fish dishes it’s time for a new riddle. It is short but makes ponder. Its stylistics means a classical rhetorical question so popular in the Russian outlook. “Who guards the house?” REPLY to the Riddle … Continue reading →

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Soviet Cuisine: Assorted Fishes

Posted on May 25, 2022 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, we pass to more complicated appetizers among which fishes (herrings, cod family & not expensive red ones) were extremely popular. Neither New Year nor any other important family event could did without these dishes. Today we cook the … Continue reading →

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Russian Ballets: La Bayadère

Posted on April 29, 2022 by kethuprofumo

The ballet “La Bayadère” is another romantic ballet by Ludwig Minkus with choreography of Marius Petipa. It was presented by the Imperial Ballet in St. Petersburg on the 4th of February, 1887 & had an incredible success. “La Bayadère” is … Continue reading →