New Year traditions
Olivier Salad
A traditional Russian salad. It's creamy mayonnaise-based dish of diced potatoes, vegetables, pickles, eggs and ham.
What do people in Russia celebrate on January 7?
Orthodox Christmas
Office Love
Office Romance - (1977) a beloved Soviet comedy by Eldar Ryazanov,
Herring Under Fur Coat
This salad with a weird name rates as one of the weirdest-tasting Russian dishes among international guests. This is a layered salad where pickled herring fillet layer is covered by ‘fur coat’ made of boiled vegetables with mayo.
What do Russian people celebrate on February 23?
Defender of the Fatherland Day
Brilliant Hand
"The Diamond Arm" - a classic 1969 Soviet comedy by Leonid Gaidai
Kholodets
Cold Meat Jelly
What do Russian people celebrate on March 8?
International Women's Day
The Ironic Destiny, or Enjoy the Steam!
The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! - (1976) an adorable Soviet romantic comedy television film directed by Eldar Ryazanov