Can anyone suggest the Top 10 Food to try in Russia?

RussiaTraveller

Can anyone suggest me with a detailed list of the top 10 traditional and must-try foods in Russia, including descriptions of each dish, their cultural significance, and recommendations on where to find the best authentic versions of these foods for travelers eager to experience the true flavors of Russian cuisine?

SpainTraveller

Here’s a list of the top 10 must-try foods in Russia, offering a delicious glimpse into traditional Russian cuisine:

Borscht
A hearty beetroot soup often served with sour cream and dill.
Pelmeni
Dumplings typically filled with minced meat, served with butter or sour cream.
Blini
Thin Russian pancakes, served with sweet or savory fillings like caviar, jam, or sour cream.
Beef Stroganoff
Tender beef cooked in a creamy mushroom sauce, usually served over noodles or rice.
Shchi
Traditional cabbage soup, sometimes made with fresh or fermented cabbage.
Pirozhki
Small baked or fried buns stuffed with meat, potatoes, cabbage, or mushrooms.
Olivier Salad
A classic Russian salad made with potatoes, peas, eggs, pickles, and mayonnaise.
Kvass
A fermented bread drink, mildly alcoholic and refreshing.
Solyanka
A thick, sour soup with meat, pickles, olives, and lemon.
Caviar
Particularly from sturgeon, often served on blini or toast points.