Kvas

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Mason jar of golden beverage beside mint leaves and a slice of bread
Kvas
Kvas (sometimes spelled kvass) is a traditional fermented beverage most commonly found in Russia, Ukraine, and other Eastern European countries. It’s typically made from rye bread or 
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Chebureki

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Two golden fried pastries with red dipping sauce on a wooden serving board
Chebureki
Chebureki (singular: cheburek) are delicious deep-fried turnovers that originated among the Crimean Tatars and are popular across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
They’re made from a
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Pelmeni

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Plate of dumplings topped with chives and sour cream, with a spoon beside it
Pelmeni
Pelmeni are a traditional Russian (and broader Eastern European) type of dumpling. They’re small, round pockets of thin, unleavened dough filled with minced meat—typically a mix of pork,
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