I. Familiarity with Russian Cuisine
1. Have you ever tasted Russian food?
2. What Russian dishes do you know?
3. Can you name any typical ingredients in Russian cooking?
4. How do you think Russian food tastes?
5. Is Russian food popular in your country?

II. Traditional Russian Dishes
6. What is borscht?
7. Have you heard of pelmeni?
8. What is blini, and how is it served?
9. Can you describe what goes into a Russian salad?
10. What do you know about beef stroganoff?

III. Russian Soups and Stews
11. Besides borscht, can you name another Russian soup?
12. What makes a soup a “shchi”?
13. Have you ever tried solyanka?
14. What are the common ingredients in a Russian stew?
15. Do Russian soups tend to be thick or clear?

IV. Russian Breads and Pastries
16. What is rye bread called in Russian?
17. Have you ever eaten pirozhki?
18. What is a sweet pastry you might find in Russia?
19. Are pancakes common in Russian cuisine?
20. How do Russians typically enjoy their bread?

V. Festive and Seasonal Russian Foods
21. What is a traditional Russian Christmas dish?
22. Are there any special foods eaten during Russian New Year?
23. How is Easter celebrated in Russia, food-wise?
24. What might Russians eat on their country’s national day?
25. Is fish a festive food in Russia?

VI. Russian Dairy Products
26. What role does sour cream play in Russian food?
27. Have you tried or heard of kefir?
28. What is tvorog?
29. How might you use butter in Russian dishes?
30. Are dairy products common in Russian desserts?

VII. Fruits, Vegetables, and Grains in Russian Cuisine
31. What are some common vegetables in Russian meals?
32. How do Russians use potatoes?
33. What grains are popular in Russia?
34. Do Russians eat a lot of fruit?
35. What kind of berry is often found in Russian desserts?

VIII. Russian Beverages
36. What is the traditional Russian alcoholic drink?
37. Besides vodka, what are some non-alcoholic drinks in Russia?
38. Have you heard of Russian kvass?
39. What might Russians drink at breakfast?
40. How do Russians enjoy tea?

IX. Eating Out and Russian Food
41. Have you been to a Russian restaurant?
42. What might you expect to find on a Russian restaurant menu?
43. How is the service different in Russian eateries?
44. What Russian dish would you order at a restaurant?
45. How do you say “Enjoy your meal” in Russian?

X. Cooking and Preparing Russian Food
46. Are Russian recipes difficult to follow?
47. What’s an easy Russian dish to cook?
48. How would you make a Russian sandwich?
49. What cooking techniques are common in Russia?
50. Do you need special kitchen tools for Russian cooking?

XI. Health Aspects of Russian Food
51. Is Russian food healthy?
52. What are some light Russian dishes?
53. How do Russians include fish in their diet?
54. What would be a healthy Russian breakfast?
55. Are salads common in Russian meals?

XII. Personal Experiences and Preferences
56. Would you like to learn to cook Russian food?
57. What Russian food did you like or dislike?
58. Which Russian dish do you find most interesting?
59. Would you consider visiting Russia for its cuisine?
60. What Russian dish are you curious to try?