Cuisine

Shchi cabbage soup from a Russian stove in the U Kamina restaurant

From the beginning of time in Ancient ‘Rus, unlike in any other state, great importance was attached to the first course. Without the first course, no real lunch could start, be it celebratory or just a typical meal. And, of course, a Russian’s favourite soup (a typical first course) has always been schi (cabbage soup). The important role this soup has historically played in the Russian diet can be seen in numerous sayings: «Schi is everything». «Schi and porridge are the food of our people». «Make schi so that guests will visit». It truly is difficult to imagine Russian cuisine without schi. This soup has played just as significant of a role in every family as has bread and can be prepared with meat, fish pork fat or mushrooms. Presenter Natalya Krylova made schi with Alexei Travkin, the head-chef of the «U kamina» (By the Fireside) restaurant.

Presenter Nataliya Krylova

Year 2014

Duration 00:13:40

Presenter Nataliya Krylova

From the beginning of time in Ancient ‘Rus, unlike in any other state, great importance was attached to the first course. Without the first course, no real lunch could start, be it celebratory or just a typical meal. And, of course, a Russian’s favourite soup (a typical first course) has always been schi (cabbage soup). The important role this soup has historically played in the Russian diet can be seen in numerous sayings: «Schi is everything». «Schi and porridge are the food of our people». «Make schi so that guests will visit». It truly is difficult to imagine Russian cuisine without schi. This soup has played just as significant of a role in every family as has bread and can be prepared with meat, fish pork fat or mushrooms. Presenter Natalya Krylova made schi with Alexei Travkin, the head-chef of the «U kamina» (By the Fireside) restaurant.

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