Russia » Dining in Moscow

With increasing tourism and foreign travel by Russians, the days of breaded mystery meat and overcooked vegetables have been replaced with trendy restaurants and international cuisine, at least in the major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Outside, however, it may be prudent to avoid salads, raw vegetables, and fruits that cannot be peeled, since these are usually washed with non-potable tap water. Fruits and vegetables tend to be rather rare, expensive in grocery stores, reflecting the fact that the typical Russian diet consists primarily of meats, breads or grains, and dairy products.