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GEOGRAPHY OF TASTE. MUSHROOM SOLYANKA WITH DUCK MEATBALLS AND PRUNE-FLAVORED SOUR CREAM

Solyanka – that famous Russian dish that foreigners just can’t believe is possible. Not only are Russians very proud of this unusual soup – they love to eat it as well. They make it at home and they constantly order it in cafes and restaurants. Unlike other soups, the recipe for solyanka has taken centuries to reach the form it has today. Initially, the sourness and saltiness of the soup was attained by using things that were always available to rural dwellers: salted mushrooms, pickled cucumbers, and brine. With time, the recipe gathered a slew of new ingredients: capers, tomatoes, olives, lemon… How to best combine them became a valuable skill, and the flavor of the soup became even more zesty. Taking into account the abundance of different foods that all go into the same pot of solyanka, those who prepare the soup must abide by one important rule: keep a balance between all the fl...

Double-glazing — production technology

Glass architecture helps to create the unforgettable image of the modern city. Its originality, lightness and transparency combined with high heat and sound insulation properties have made glass structures and styles popular among architects and designers all over the world. Using modern construction technology professionals can create a project of any shape or size; however they will all undoubtedly be constructed using insulated glass units. Tune in to RTG TV and find out just how the glass panels that make up the face of modern buildings are made.