Russia adopts state standard for ‘traditional Russian cuisine,’ including ‘Little Russian’ borscht, Chicken Kiev, and okroshka made with kvass, not kefir
Meduza · 14 Nov 2026

Russia adopts state standard for ‘traditional Russian cuisine,’ including ‘Little Russian’ borscht, Chicken Kiev, and okroshka made with kvass, not kefir

Rosstandart, Russia’s federal standards agency, has approved a state standard (GOST) titled “Traditional Russian cuisine: Recommendations for preparing dishes” (registered users can view it here). The document includes recipes, preparation methods, and serving suggestions for 132 dishes.


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