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If Russia has a national dish, it is pelmeni: delicate meat dumplings served with butter and smetana. Start with our Pelmeni recipe, then browse 207 more Russian classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.

The Most Famous Russian Dishes

  1. Pelmeni

    Pelmeni are small meat dumplings, boiled and eaten with soured cream or vinegar. In Siberia they were made in enormous batches in autumn and frozen outdoors in sacks, then thrown …

  2. Syrniki

    Meet Syrniki, the golden little quark pancakes that have graced Russian breakfast tables for generations. Made from a simple mix of fresh curd cheese, egg and flour, they fry up …

  3. Medovik

    Treat yourself to Medovik, Russia's beloved honey layer cake. Delicate sheets of honey-sweetened sponge are sandwiched together with a tangy, billowing sour cream filling, then …

  4. Shchi

    Warm up with Shchi, the hearty cabbage soup that has been gracing Russian tables for centuries. Brimming with fresh vegetables and gentle, aromatic seasoning, it is the kind of …

  5. Olivier Salad

    Meet Olivier Salad, the creamy, colourful centrepiece of every Russian celebration table. This much-loved classic brings together tender diced potatoes, carrots, peas and crunchy …

  6. Blini

    Discover the variety of Russian cooking with Blini. These thin, golden-brown pancakes are a pleasure whether you serve them sweet or savoury. Light and delicate, they can be folded …

What is the national dish of Russia?

Russia has no single official national dish, but pelmeni is the one most often given that title, delicate meat dumplings served with butter and smetana. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 207 more authentic Russian recipes.

What food is Russia famous for?

Beyond pelmeni, Russia is famous for dishes like Syrniki, Medovik and Shchi. This page collects 208 authentic Russian recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.