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The Geography of Taste. Guriev Porridge with Coconut Milk, Mango, Berries and an Almond Meringue
Guriev porridge is a refined dish of Russian cuisine that, today, has largely been forgotten. Russians may have heard the name, but who’s actually tried it? It’s actually a sumptuous dessert… made with semolina. Don’t judge a book by its cover. This semolina dish has a real delicacy at its heart! The host of the Geography of Taste, Vladimir Pavlov, is making Guriev porridge with coconut milk, mango, berries and an almond meringue. He’ll also tell you the unusual history of this dish – the most elite aristocratic families – the Yusupovs, the Stroganovs, the Sheremetyevs - would compete in the richness of the serving of this dish. At one reception, all of the ladies invited to supper were served with a Guriev porridge in 19 layers, ranging from semolina to creamed milk, candied and fresh fruit. And in one of those layers, a silk pouch was hidden, containing … Find out what exactly in this...
World champion javelin thrower Maria Abakumova
World champion javelin thrower and Olympic silver medalist at the games in Peking Mariya Abakumova holds the record for the second longest javelin throw in women’s history with 71.99 metres. Nowadays in Russia Mariya is known to have made one of the greatest achievements the sport has ever known and she is one of very few athletes of her caliber all over the world. People know and love Abakumova as a charismatic and emotional athlete and they expect to see a real show of passion and effort from her on the field. Mariya doesn’t believe in the myth that a career in professional sport and having a family are incompatible and she is ready and eager to travel abroad to Rio de Janeiro to capture gold in 2016.
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World champion javelin thrower Maria Abakumova
Mushrooms of the North-West of Russia
Mushrooms were sprouting up all over our planet long before mankind ever existed. To this day they play an important role in our lives, however their origins, methods of nutrition and reproduction in many ways still remain a mystery to modern science. Russia’s northwest region is known for its particularly diverse mushroom species while the area’s many pine, mixed and deciduous forests, picturesque cliffs and swamps have served as a great attraction for nature lovers for many years. The region’s close proximity to St. Petersburg, a cultural and research centre, contributes to the increasing number of people studying mushrooms and the number of those who appreciate the region’s unique natural beauty.
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