We have rebranded as 'Gateway to Russia' and now offer even more articles and resources about Russia. The Russian ballet dancer Anna Pavlova from St. Petersburg was touring in New Zealand in 1926 ...

Despite their obviously Russian names, these dishes have become such a staple fixture on the menus of some European countries that they are now regarded as a local speciality. Did you know that a ...

Russian cuisine has a reputation for being stodgy ... Don't be put off by the intimidating name - pronounced ''shi'' with a soft ''sh''. Cabbage is the one constant ingredient, but beef, onion ...

Food scholar Darra Goldstein describes the evolution of Russian cuisine despite scarcity and isolation. Environmentalist and author Paul Greenberg recalls fishing with his father but says the time has ...