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Stalin's Soviet Cuisine Survives Beyond the USSR

Source: The Soviet Union Collapsed. Then the Fight Over Food Began (2025-09-19)

Despite the fall of the Soviet Union, traditional dishes like borscht and lavash continue to define post-Soviet culinary identity. These foods, once staples of Soviet life, have persisted through cultural nostalgia and adaptation, maintaining their place on modern tables across Russia and neighboring countries. The article explores how Soviet-era cuisine has evolved, blending old recipes with new influences, and how food has become a symbol of cultural continuity amid political change. Chefs and home cooks alike preserve these culinary traditions, ensuring that the flavors of the Soviet past remain relevant in contemporary society.

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