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Russian: Soviet Union
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Russian cuisine is not one of the world's most varied cuisines. Often bland, and consisting of highly salted and pickled products, the central part of Russian cuisine centers on bread. Russia's renowned caviar is easily obtained... prices can exceed the expenses of your entire trip. Dishes such as beef Stroganov and chicken kiev, from the pre-revolutionary era are available but mainly aimed at tourists as they lost their status and visibility during Soviet times. Russian specialities include:
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Russian researchers are often eager to cooperate with foreign colleagues, partly because the work adds to their meager salaries. Shchurov, who makes $29 a month, said the deal he had with Harbin was worth $80,000. Scientists and human rights groups say the Federal Security Service hasn't shed the Soviet-era mentality of its predecessor, the KGB, and is quick to chase down researchers if it suspects their work could be harmful to Russia in the wrong hands.
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In the twentieth century, Russian was widely taught in the schools of the members of the old Warsaw Pact and in other countries that used to be allies of the USSR. In particular, these countries include Poland, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Albania and Cuba. However, younger generations are usually not fluent in it, because Russian is no longer mandatory in the school system. It was, and to a lesser extent still is, taught in Mongolia due to Soviet influence.
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