The Russian cuisine is unique in nature, dating back to the 10th century, and finally becoming diverse by 15th century. The large geographical size of Russia has influenced its cuisine to a great degree, taking in natural and geographical conditions into regard. Today Russian restaurants in Moscow can give visitors a fairly good idea of what the cuisine of Russia is like. Of course many people prefer to tweak the dishes, making it globally appealing, while others like the authenticity, keeping its originality intact. No matter which way you tilt, it is always great to explore any cuisine, but of course originality has its own merits. Russian cooking has a host of soups, such as shchi, ukha, rassolnik, and okroshka. Of course at the heart of Russian cuisine lie its peasant foods in harsh climate, with the inclusion of honey, pork, caviar, fish, poultry, and mushrooms. When in Moscow, it is of course essential to try some of the very best of Russian cuisines, and this guide will take you to all the right restaurants.