Russian Culture
Dr. Donald R. Houston
Latest Articles
Rus: Folk Musik Instruments - Part 1
History & description of Rus folk musical insruments. Learn about some unique and very interesting musical instruments.
Liturgical music is the basis of all Rus music or so it is said. This historical and beautiful form of musical expression needs to be ehrad and appreciated by all.
Rus: Georgian Vintage Brandies and Cognacs
Origins, types & grades of brandy & cognac originating in the former Soviet Union and now known as the Republic of Georgia. Learn about these great spirits and be the first to try them in your crowd.
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Rus: Shashlik A Rus Summer Barbeque
Barbeque the shashliki way! Learn about shashlik right here!
Rus Cuisine: Vareniky - The Soul of Ukraina
Vareniky, Rus dumplings that are just hard to resist! Traditional Ukrianian food & good too!
History, origins, ethno-cultural distinctions of the Jews of the Rus. Unique, ancient in origin & a prevalent force in the reliogions of the Rus.
Rus: Kvas the Mother of All Rus Food and Drink
History, origin & composition of kvas.
Rus: Kozaki - Part 1 - Kozaki of The Steppes
Origins & history of the Cossacks (Kozaki) of Ukriane's steppes & Zaporozhye area along the Dneiper River.
Short history & ethnology of the Circassians of the Caucasus mountains.
Rus: Distilled Spirits - Part 1
Origins, history and mythos of vodka, the "Spirit of the Rus."