It turns out that we and foreigners have very different concepts of what exactly is considered Russian. Therefore, when we come abroad and they try to treat us to some kind of "Russian salad", we are very surprised, because in our country it is called completely differently. Novate.ru tells what things, customs and dishes in other countries are considered "made in Russia", and we do not even suspect about it.
1. Russian pancakes
It turns out that the tradition of celebrating Maslenitsa is not only among us, but also among the Finns. But in Russia they go out for a week, and in Finland - for two days. Fat Tuesday is celebrated here, when soups, pancakes and other pastries are prepared, and Shrovetide Sunday - on this day people go for roller coasters, go to fairs, carnivals, and spend leisure time with the whole family.
As for the main dish, which is usually prepared for Shrovetide, in Finland it looks more like pancakes. The Finns love them so much that ready-made pancakes are sold in local supermarkets all year round.
2. Dumplings
If you ask your friends what typical Russian dishes they know, dumplings will definitely be among the listed options. Although, in fact, the history of the appearance of dumplings in our country begins with the Mongol invasion. And the Mongols, in turn, borrowed this dish from the Chinese, so it came to us already pretty transformed. Chinese dumplings, called yui-pao, were first mentioned in sources in the 13th century, and they reached Russia only in the 15th century, having firmly established themselves in Eastern Siberia.
The principle of making dumplings is purely oriental: the preparatory work and the process of preparing the dough and minced meat itself last a long time, and the heat treatment is very short - 5-7 minutes and it's done. It is interesting that the Chinese perceive this dish as a festive one and usually prepare it on New Year's Eve, but the Russians consider it everyday and can eat at least every day, especially if there are strategic supplies in the freezer.
3. Roller coaster
Many foreigners believe that Russians are a very extreme people who love adrenaline. That is why the frightening and breathtaking attraction, known here as the "Roller Coaster", is called the "Roller Coaster" all over the world.
The very first entertainment of this type appeared in 1885 in an amusement park located on the Coney Island Peninsula (New York, USA). It was called The Gravity Pleasure Road, which means "gravitational pleasure road", and was a kind of amusement railroad. Then similar attractions began to appear in other cities in America, so it is not surprising that the most exciting and extreme "roller coasters" are now located in the United States.
As for the "roller coasters", their origin is different. It is associated with the traditional winter fun of our people - tobogganing down the snow-covered hills. It all began in the 17th century, when elevations were built in many Russian cities, the surface of which was watered. In the cold, it quickly solidified, thanks to which the erected structure turned into an ice slide. It was especially fun to slide along it, so both adults and children preferred to have fun in this way. They say that in the winter of 1784, ice slides were also built on the territory of the imperial residence of Oranienbaum, designed to entertain Catherine II and her friends. The foreign ambassadors who were at the residence at that time were delighted with the Russian fun, and when they returned home they told everyone about its existence. Hence the name of the attraction that imitates roller coaster riding.
4. Russian roulette
Compared to this kind of "entertainment", the attraction mentioned above is absolutely not extreme. A cruel and deadly game really appeared in our country, but it was called "Hussar roulette". The essence of the game is simple - one cartridge is loaded into the empty drum of the revolver, the participants turn the drum in turn, and then bring the barrel of the weapon to their temples and pull the trigger. Nobody knew whether the shot would turn out blank or not, so the final of extreme entertainment was often deplorable and ended with the death of one of the players.
5. Russian coffee
In our country, this drink is almost impossible to find, except to prepare it yourself. But in other countries "Russian coffee" is served very often. It is made by mixing espresso, cream and vanilla sugar. But there is another secret ingredient that is why it is customary to serve the drink cold - and this is vodka. There is an opinion that such coffee invigorates no worse than an energy drink, so it is often drunk for this very purpose.
6. Hat with earflaps
Traditionally, the Russian accessory, which foreigners first of all want to get upon arrival in our country, is also not "folk". The familiar to us hat with earflaps has a Mongolian grandfather called malakhai. It was sewn in the form of a cone, and the lapels present at the cap protected the faces of the soldiers in cold weather. Sheepskin was used in the creation of malachai, so it was very warm and ideal for a harsh winter.
In the form in which we are used to seeing it, the hat with earflaps appeared only at the beginning of the twentieth century and was considered an integral part of the winter uniform of the Red Army. Over time, the military and militiamen began to use the headdress - a cap with earflaps was included in a set of uniforms. And now it is often worn by young people, as the headdress is a frequent guest of fashion shows of designers who seek to add a national flavor to their collections.
7. Russian salad
Residents of Europe and Latin America love Russian salad. The name often confuses us, because we do not understand what kind of dish we are talking about. In fact, foreigners mean salad, which is traditionally present on every table on New Year's Eve. Yes, we are talking about Olivier. It is strange, because in Russia they believe that the dish has French roots, and abroad its creation is attributed to our people.
This wonderful salad is an excellent example of how our people can replace foreign ingredients with their own, relatives. So, instead of butcher and crayfish necks, we add doctor's sausage, and we replace olives and capers with green peas.
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