Russian Geography and Cuisine

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Which aspect of Russia's physical geography affects its cuisine the most? Options: its long snowy, cold winters, its rugged mountains to the east, its size, its forests

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its long snowy, cold winters

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What is drunk at most meals, with the cultural practice of toasts very much a part of drinking it?

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vodka

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What part of Russia's geography and history allowed the conquering and conquest of many different peoples?

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its openness

Front

Which of the following people did not have an effect on Russia's cuisine?
English, French, Mongols, Poles

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English

Front

Who introduced haute cuisine (high cuisine) to Russia?

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the Tsars

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How did the 50 years of communism affect the cuisine of Russia?

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It brought in new cuisines, it led to food shortages, Russian grew their own food.

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What Russian food is pictured here?

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Borscht

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Which of the following is a part of Russian culture that is essential to their relaxation and at times, their survival? Dacha, Mushroom picking, Writing poetry, Faith in the Russian Orthodox Church

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Dacha

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Which of the following is considered to be essential to the "Russian Soul"? Vodka, Nature, Communism, Russian Orthodoxy

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Nature

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What is the most important holiday in Russia?

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Easter