During the Soviet period, one of the most famous slogans of the time was a call to get rid of "kitchen slavery" and people could eat in a variety of canteens, cafes and restaurants. Of course, the Soviet Union also had its own fast food. Let’s take a look at what fast food was available at that time.
1, Chebrek
A deep-fried pie filled with minced meat, it is the most famous dish in Crimean Tatar cuisine. pies became popular in the Soviet Union with the development of Black Sea resorts, where people could buy pies on the way to the beach. Since then, so-called pie cafes have opened across the country. In such a cafe you can eat not only a meat pie, but also a pie with cheese or vanilla while drinking coffee.
The store on Sukhalevskaya Square opened in 1957 and is still serving customers in Moscow. Diners come here for the nostalgic atmosphere and, of course, their favorite pie, which remains a popular street food in the Black Sea resort.
2, donuts
Muscovites called this donut "Punchki" at that time. Shops selling this kind of donuts were usually in cafes. Diners said that the taste of these donuts was really different, and both adults and children enjoyed it. like.
3, Ice Cream
Soviet ice cream kiosks were not only popular in parks, but also in department stores. Many people go to major Moscow department stores just to buy their special waffle cone ice cream. Even in winter, ice cream is always on sale and very popular. Today, in big cities, you can see modern ice cream kiosks, perhaps less in number, but in greater variety.
4, Marshmallows
In summer you can buy marshmallows in Soviet parks. This is one of the favorite and most affordable foods for all kids. The only ingredients are sugar and syrup, which also color the marshmallows. It comes in white, blue, pink, yellow and green. But today, marshmallows are not so popular in Russia.
5 Sausage
Kebab is a traditional Caucasian dish that became synonymous with summer weekends during the Soviet era. The Soviets loved their outdoor barbecue parties. From the Baltics to the Far East, shashlik is one of the most popular street foods. Of course, the most delicious sausages can also be found in the Caucasus region.
6, Pirozok
Russian folk food Pirozok refers to baked or fried yeast fermented boat-shaped bread, with various fillings. Sold at stalls in markets, train stations and cafes. Guests can choose from more than a dozen flavors, and people can enjoy the bread while drinking tea.
7, Permeni
In the Soviet era, people at that time also ate dumplings, a food we are very familiar with, and people called them Permeni. In Ural , in addition to various meat-filled dumplings, you can also find Perlman fish-filled dumplings, which are usually accompanied by sour cream or mayonnaise . Today, such fast food can be found in shopping malls and food streets.
8, Sandwiches
The staple snack of the Soviet Union, Bad Brot is taken from the German and translates to "sandwich", but the food itself looks slightly different. They are essentially Russian bread with butter and other things like sausage, cheese, cucumbers and even red caviar. Sandwiches are usually homemade, but if you want to have them as a snack, any fast food restaurant has them. In the Soviet era, there were vending machines selling sandwiches in big cities. Today, this format no longer exists, although some cafes do have Soviet-style sandwiches on their menus.
Street snacks from the Soviet era are somewhat less popular now, but classic snacks such as sausages, sandwiches, and bread are still popular with the public.
