Tag: russian
Matryoshka Dolls Explained: History, Meaning, and Design
You’ve seen them before. Painted wooden dolls that open to reveal another doll inside… and another… and another. But these nesting figures are more than souvenirs or toys.
Russian Pelmeni — Siberian Dumplings
Hand-crafted Siberian pelmeni—thin hot-water dough stuffed with either pork/beef, salmon/shrimp, or mushroom/truffle filling—boil in seasoned broth, finish in butter, and freeze perfectly for quick weeknight dinners.
Fabergé Masterpieces and Rare Gold Boxes (Treasures from Castle Howard)
Sotheby’s is delighted to present a significant collection of Fabergé and objects of vertue from Castle Howard, one of the most magnificent groups of Fabergé animals in private hands.
The Original Beef Stroganoff of Imperial Russia
Tender cubes of beef seasoned with allspice and served with a delicious sour cream and mustard sauce.
Princess Vera Romanova's Priceless Fabergé Heirloom (Rare Footage)
Discover rare, never-before-seen footage of Princess Vera Konstantinovna Romanova, one of the early supporters of our museum, as she discusses a priceless Fabergé family heirloom! In this special clip, Princess Vera shares the story behind a stunning silv...
Pastila – How to Turn Apples Into Marshmallows
Disarmingly simple, pastila is lighter than air. A historic Russian recipe that transforms apples into a marshmallowy confection.
Warlocks and Warriors
When a soldier returns home from the battlefield, he finds the townspeople in fear of a warlock--but the solider wants to learn more about this fellow. And (un?)fortunately, the warlock is all too happy to tell...
The History Behind Russia's Royal Faberge Eggs
A Fabergé egg is a jewelled egg created by the jewellery firm House of Fabergé, in Saint Petersburg, Russia. As many as 69 were created, of which 57 survive today. Virtually all were manufactured under the supervision of Peter Carl Fabergé between 1885 an...
Classic Comforting Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Noodles
Beef Stroganoff or Beef Stroganov is an originally Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sauce of mustard and smetana. From its origins in mid-19th-century Russia, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the o...
Catherine the Great and the Volga Germans
Bierock is a yeast dough pastry pocket sandwich with savory filling, originating in Russia. The dish is common among the Volga German community in the United States and Argentina. It was brought to the United States in the 1870s by German Russian Mennonit...
Russian Dance Trepak Piano Duet Four Hands
The Nutcracker is an 1892 two-act ballet, originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov with a score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
