What do Russian university canteens offer?
Russian university cafeterias usually offer traditional Russian dishes.
It starts with salads, then comes the Russian soups. The main course is meat or fish with sides. Desserts and drinks are served last.
Salads often feature various types of fish and fish products. The soups are usually cream of mushroom soup, borscht, solyanka, or chicken noodle soup. The main dishes may include mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, bread, and pilaf, which is a favorite among international students. This pilaf is savory and often contains chunks of mutton, which is more to the taste of people from Asia. The dessert and drink section offers a variety of small cakes, bottled drinks, juice, tea bags, and instant coffee. There are also Russian specialty drinks like "mors" fruit juice water and "fruit can" drinks.
When it comes to pricing, the advantage of dining in Russian school cafeterias is that the meals are nutritious and affordable. A simple set meal, including a vegetable salad, chicken patty with rice, bread, and a bowl of soup, only costs 4 to 6 dollars.
As for the taste, due to the cold climate in Russia, cafeterias use a lot of butter, cream, and meat. There are also many desserts, so the food is high in calories. The standard Russian meal in the cafeteria is a very convenient quick meal, but the vegetarian options are generally not that flavorful.
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