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As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience teaching Russian, I know that food and dining is an important aspect of Russian culture. In this lesson, you will learn common Russian words for foods such as fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: 12 Months of the Year & Introduction to Russian Pronunciation.

Common Foods

Food in Russia is often associated with hospitality and warmth, and dishes can be hearty, filling, and delicious. It's important to have a basic understanding of the Russian terms for common foods when dining, grocery shopping, or just talking about food with friends.

Here are some common food items in Russian:

Fruits and Vegetables

Russian	Pronunciation	English
яблоко	yabloko	apple
банан	banana	banana
апельсин	apelsin	orange
лимон	lemon	lemon
клубника	klubnika	strawberry
персик	persik	peach
вишня	vishnya	cherry
помидор	pomidor	tomato
помидоры	pomidory	tomatoes (plural)
огурец	ogurets	cucumber
морковь	markov'	carrot
картофель	kartofel'	potato
капуста	kapusta	cabbage
свекла	svekla	beetroot
лук	luk	onion
чеснок	chesnok	garlic

Meats and Fish

Russian	Pronunciation	English
говядина	govjadina	beef
свинина	svinina	pork
курица	kuritsa	chicken
индейка	indejka	turkey
баранина	baranina	lamb
колбаса	kolbasa	sausage
рыба	ryba	fish
лосось	losos'	salmon
креветки	krevetki	shrimp
раки	raki	crabs

Grains and Dairy Products

Russian	Pronunciation	English
хлеб	hleb	bread
рис	ris	rice
макароны	makarony	pasta
яйцо	yajco	egg
молоко	moloko	milk
сыр	syr	cheese
йогурт	jogurt	yogurt
сметана	smetana	sour cream

Beverages

Russian	Pronunciation	English
вода	voda	water
чай	chaj	tea
кофе	kofe	coffee
сок	sok	juice
пиво	pivo	beer

It's also important to note that in Russian cuisine, different regions have unique dishes and specialties. For example, the traditional cuisine of St. Petersburg includes dishes such as pirozhki and kulebyaka, while in Moscow, one can find dishes such as shchi and borscht.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you learned about common Russian words for foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, and beverages. Understanding these terms and their pronunciations can help you navigate Russian cuisine and engage in meaningful conversations about food with native Russian speakers. Remember to keep practicing your Russian language skills and learning about Russian culture as you progress through the course. Enjoy your Russian cuisine!

Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Weather and Nature & Разговорные фразы.

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Basic Phrases and Greetings

Nouns and Gender

Numbers and Time

Cases and Prepositions

Family and Relationships

Verbs and Conjugation

Food and Dining

Russian Traditions and Holidays

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Hobbies and Leisure Activities

Russian Literature and Arts

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