Random Russia

[ChrisRac]

Lily is Uzbekistanese not Russian but still Soviet I guess...

Yes, I'm probably a little wierd for knowing that.

Close enough. Don’t ruin it!

 

[ChrisRac]

Forgive me for sounding naive here but talk a little about Russian food. What are some of their specialties and/or some of your preferences.

Also - do they have Taco Bell?

 

[GLADIATOR]

More Russian babes please

 

[sickmint79]

how often did you see salarymen in japan overworked/drunk passed out in japan random place? thought that was a bit of a thing over there too.

 

[GLADIATOR]

On a serious note, when they find out you’re American, how do they view you? Opinion of us?

 

[Z28Camaro]

Forgive me for sounding naive here but talk a little about Russian food. What are some of their specialties and/or some of your preferences.

Also - do they have Taco Bell?

Russian food is typical Eastern European fare. Meat and potatoes type stuff, dumplings, foods that are typical of a northern climate and using grains like rye, buckwheat, barley, etc. That being said, it’s a huge country that has a lot of influence from the countries on the southern borders such as with Georgian cuisine. One thing a bit more unique is that Russian meals from my experience have a lot of soups served with lunches and/or dinners.
They drink a lot of tea - I would say it is very much a tea culture and coffee is also popular but not as much as tea.

I have tried to cook a number of Russian foods, one example is the pirozhki - it’s like a hand pie or a pasty but the ones I made are shallow-fried. Lots of fillings are usual like cabbage or potatoes. Mine have chopped hard boiled egg and green onions and are pretty good.

 

[wombat]

Russian food is typical Eastern European fare. Meat and potatoes type stuff, dumplings, foods that are typical of a northern climate and using grains like rye, buckwheat, barley, etc. That being said, it’s a huge country that has a lot of influence from the countries on the southern borders such as with Georgian cuisine. One thing a bit more unique is that Russian meals from my experience have a lot of soups served with lunches and/or dinners.
They drink a lot of tea - I would say it is very much a tea culture and coffee is also popular but not as much as tea.

I have tried to cook a number of Russian foods, one example is the pirozhki - it’s like a hand pie or a pasty but the ones I made are shallow-fried. Lots of fillings are usual like cabbage or potatoes. Mine have chopped hard boiled egg and green onions and are pretty good.

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Still super jealous of you being in Russia, also reply to my pm

 

[RICH17]

this is neat. thank you for sharing

 

[Kaeghl]

If this sort of stuff entertains you might I recommend https://englishrussia.com/

nice doctors over there

My Sweet Doctor, Part II - English Russia

englishrussia.com

 

[ChrisRac]

So... Russian Taco Bell?

 

[Z28Camaro]

So... Russian Taco Bell?

Doesn’t exist here. Barely any Mexican food in StP.

 

[Pro Stock John]

Awesome pics.

How is the vibe over there? One of my US Russian friends says that most folks there are big Putin supporters.

 

[Outlaw]

So cool. Definitely a place I’d love to visit.

 

[Z28Camaro]

Went to a rental place deep in the country one time. Saunas are a big deal here and the place had one out back. Decided not to use it but the neighbors were banging on the door at like 03:00 to tell us it was on fire. Fire department came to put it out. Not much left when the sun came up...

 

[Z28Camaro]

 

[Z28Camaro]

Guess who this guy is.

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

There to do sweet martial arts with Putin...

Snow pics are gorgeous

 

[GTPpower]

Is it business as normal there with covid going on?

 

[Spivitz]

Очень классная тема Мужик!

 

[Yaj Yak]

NO FUCKING WAY

 

[Z28Camaro]

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NO FUCKING WAY

Yeah... Saw him in a fancy restaurant with his wife and a couple children. Only got to take the spy photo but did go over and shake his hand and say hello when he left. Told him I was a big fan of his work and then he replied “Thank you brother” in that whispering voice he uses in the movies. Was really cool.

 

[Z28Camaro]

Is it business as normal there with covid going on?

Things were in lockdown until mid-year, they have mostly opened back up but it’s getting sketchy again with the number of cases. I wouldn’t be surprised if they request additional closures again but so far they are being conscious of the negative impact on local businesses. I think that some universities have gone back to virtual classes.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Yeah... Saw him in a fancy restaurant with his wife and a couple children. Only got to take the spy photo but did go over and shake his hand and say hello when he left. Told him I was a big fan of his work and then he replied “Thank you brother” in that whispering voice he uses in the movies. Was really cool.

Whatttt!! Lmao that is awesome

 

[Spivitz]

He wins ?

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

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NO FUCKING WAY

Was he also the photo of the guy playing the guitar sitting on the curb in the snow?