For many people, kvass, valenki, or kolodets are associated with Russia.0:36
Almost everyone in the country heard about them.0:44
But have you ever wondered what exactly we know about these things?0:48
Kvass is is Russia's most popular summer drink.0:56
It exists in different varieties, which are many, for example, mint, apple, pear, or honey kvass.1:00
When did this drink first appear in Russia?1:10
It's not known for sure.1:15
Nowadays, people drink kvass with raisins, pepper, or horseradish.1:17
By the beginning of the 19th century, there were more than 1,000 recipes of the drink.1:24
Kvass is a drink for everybody.1:29
Different families have their own recipes of making it.1:32
This drink also serves as the main ingredient for other dishes, for example okroshka, which is essentially a salad with kvass.1:37
Valenki is a traditional winter footwear in Russia.1:51
They are made of sheep's wool.1:55
These warm felt boots have been worn by generations of Russians.1:58
Today, people wear them in villages and cities.2:03
Designers offer new models with colourful decorations.2:07
Originally, valenki were handmade and produced only in Siberia.2:12
Valenki's modern look appeared in Nizhny Novgorod region in the 18th century.2:17
Then they were very expensive and sometimes a family could afford only one pair for its members.2:24
Mass production of them began only in the 19th century and they became the country's big hit.2:32
Walinki can be multifunctional, as they effectively relieve pain.2:40
Holodec, also called studin, is a jellied meat dish of traditional Russian cuisine.2:51
It first appeared in the 16th century and got its name from the word "holod," as it is eaten cold and often people have it with horseradish or mustard on top.2:59
It's usually cooked for winter festive refreshments.3:12
As with many Russian dishes, the origin of holodets remains a mystery, but its recipe is not.3:16
You cook strong broth by boiling different types of meat or poultry or even a combination of both, You are banned to add any gelatin or artificial additives in it.3:24
Now people can cook and enjoy this dish anytime.3:38
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