Although Russian food is not that much popular in USA, this large country has a lot to offer. If you ever visit Russia, these 18 Russian foods are something you must try:-

This soup is prepared with beef soup and beetroot. It is spiced lightly and served with a lump of sour cream. The sour cream in the dish balances the sweetness and the red colour looks great.

This dish is prepared with strips of beef which are sauteed in butter sauce, sour cream, mustard, white wine and onions. It is a healthy dish.

The dish is made with cabbage cooked in vinegar, butter, onions and applesauce. Topping on the dish is done with diced apples, bay leaves, cloves and sugar.

Solyanka is a healthy soup prepared with large pieces of pork and beef. It is cooked for a long time on a low flame. Ingredients such as tomatoes, peppers, garlic and carrots are added to it.

Minced beef is wrapped in cabbage and is boiled until cooked. It is found throughout Europe. You can add a topping of sour cream. It helps in enhancing the flavour.

The Olivier Salad is prepared with pickles, bologna, eggs, potatoes and carrots mixed with mayo. This is a staple dish of Russia.

This is a thin, crepe-like pancake prepared with dough and has delicious toppings like caviar, minced beef or apples.

A thick dough of pastry is deep fried and filled with ground beef, onions, mashed potatoes and cheese. The dish is a cross between samosa and calzone. It is very simple to prepare.

These dumplings are prepared with cilantro and ground beef. These are similar to Chinese dumplings and have more Eastern European flavors. They are so delicious because the filling is not cooked before it is filled with the dumplings.

This is a thick, crusty bread and is shaped like boat. It is filled with different types of melted cheese.