Russian Cuisine Research
Borbor, Eunice Ann M. Chef Dexson Kwan
BSHRM-3D January 30, 2013
History of Russian Cuisine
Significant years and events: * Russian cuisine dates back to the 10th century. Old Russian cuisine became really diverse by the 15th century. It was influenced by natural and geographical conditions. The abundance of rivers, lakes and forests contributed to the appearance of dishes made from fish, game, mushrooms and berries. * 2000B.C Slavic tribes inhabited Russia, they are the first settlers. * 700B.C Iranians conquered Russia, influencing their food also with different spices. * 800’sA.D Vikings came to Russia and introduced herring. * 1200’s Mongols invaded Russia and brought spices as well as the techniques of grilling, souring milk and pickling cabbage. * Medieval times, during this period Byzantine Empire traded and brought buckwheat, rice and spices to Russia. Because of their location on the trade route between china and Europe, Russian had many access to new foods and spices. * 1500’s, Czars ruled Russia until Bolshevik revolution. * 1917, under the leadership of the Czars, Russia had frequent battles and exchanges power with eastern European countries, particularly Ukraine and Poland. * 1682 – 1725, during the rule of Peter the Great, Russia developed into a modernized country. * 1697 - 1698, Peter the Great travelled throughout Europe to learn about shipbuilding, weapons, military issues, and much more, and turned Russia into a powerful country. * Early 19th century, during this period in the leadership of Napoleon, the Russians almost idolized France and all things French. * Late 19th century, during this period wealthy people of France enjoyed dining on the classical cuisine of the French aristocracy while the peasants subsisted on grains, cereals and some vegetables.
Significant people and events: * Scandinavians, taught the Russians about drying, smoking, pickling all sorts of foods, including fish,
BSHRM-3D January 30, 2013
History of Russian Cuisine
Significant years and events: * Russian cuisine dates back to the 10th century. Old Russian cuisine became really diverse by the 15th century. It was influenced by natural and geographical conditions. The abundance of rivers, lakes and forests contributed to the appearance of dishes made from fish, game, mushrooms and berries. * 2000B.C Slavic tribes inhabited Russia, they are the first settlers. * 700B.C Iranians conquered Russia, influencing their food also with different spices. * 800’sA.D Vikings came to Russia and introduced herring. * 1200’s Mongols invaded Russia and brought spices as well as the techniques of grilling, souring milk and pickling cabbage. * Medieval times, during this period Byzantine Empire traded and brought buckwheat, rice and spices to Russia. Because of their location on the trade route between china and Europe, Russian had many access to new foods and spices. * 1500’s, Czars ruled Russia until Bolshevik revolution. * 1917, under the leadership of the Czars, Russia had frequent battles and exchanges power with eastern European countries, particularly Ukraine and Poland. * 1682 – 1725, during the rule of Peter the Great, Russia developed into a modernized country. * 1697 - 1698, Peter the Great travelled throughout Europe to learn about shipbuilding, weapons, military issues, and much more, and turned Russia into a powerful country. * Early 19th century, during this period in the leadership of Napoleon, the Russians almost idolized France and all things French. * Late 19th century, during this period wealthy people of France enjoyed dining on the classical cuisine of the French aristocracy while the peasants subsisted on grains, cereals and some vegetables.
Significant people and events: * Scandinavians, taught the Russians about drying, smoking, pickling all sorts of foods, including fish,