Russian Travel Guide

New Year at Olympic champion's home

The 2012 Olympic Games in London were a triumph for Russian gymnasts, led by Uliana Donskovaya, the captain of the national team. There the 20-year-old athlete achieved great success and fame, undoubtedly due to her persistent, patient, strong-willed and independent character. Despite what some might view as somewhat strong qualities, the gifted athlete is a warm and romantic young woman. She loves life and is especially joyful come wintertime with the awaited arrival of her favourite holiday — New Year.

Коллекция Russian Travel Guide. Природа. Русский Север

THE GEOGRAPHY OF TASTE PORK RIBS IN HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE WITH SPICY EGGPLANT

It’s a myth! A fairy tale! Pure fiction! What is, you might ask? The idea that if you have no grill at your dacha the exquisite taste of char-broiled meat is off limits to you. All you need to enjoy ideal pork ribs in a homemade barbecue sauce is your good old kitchen oven. And you can even have that smoky flavor too! How to obtain this is one of the many culinary secrets that Chef Vladimir Pavlov is ready to share with you in this episode. In addition, he’ll teach you how to choose your ribs, cut them properly, marinate them (yes, marinating has its own little nuances), prepare a delectable homemade barbecue sauce to go with them, and serve them with the unexpected side dish of spicy eggplant. That’s right! Not potatoes, not the traditional coleslaw – spicy eggplant. And Chef Pavlov is sure that this is the best side that ribs could ask for. Why? Find out in the new episode of The Geo...