Hospitality of Russian people is well-known throughout the world. When a foreigner sets foot in Russia, first he gets acquainted with our cookery, national dishes and meal-times. Frequently he gets to know that in this country they are not the same as in his.
The usual meals in Russian are breakfast, dinner, afternoon tea and supper. Breakfast is the first meal in the day. It may consist of porridge or fried eggs, curds, sandwiches with cheese and sausage and tea or coffee.
Dinner is the chief and the most substantial meal. Working people have a break in the middle of the day at their place of employment. During the break they can have dinner in the factory canteen, in the self-service cafe or tea-shop near the office. At some factories there are several comfortable and airy canteens for the workers and employees of the factory. The canteens are modern, efficient and clean. There are also bars and restaurants to suit every taste and purse.
Dinner generally includes two or three courses. It is a two-course or a three-course meal. The Russians prefer different salads for appetizer. Then comes soup. For the second course they have meat or fish with garnish. Their dessert is stewed fruit or juice or jelly.
Afternoon tea consists of a cup of tea with a slice of lemon, jam, or a home-made pastry.
The evening meal is called supper. It includes cold meat or fish, stewed vegetables or salads (e.g. Russian salad). Some people have porridge, macaroni or pudding. In the evening they like to have a cup of tea or a glass of milk. They don't eat much before going to bed.
MEALS IN RUSSIA(TFST) Complete the sentences:
1. Hospitality of Russian.....................
2. A foreigner gets acquainted..................
3. In Russia meals are not.....................
4. Breakfast consisting of.....................
5. Dinner including...............................
6. At some factories.............................
7. Many bars and restaurants try............
8. For appetizer................................
9. For supper...............................
10. People don't eat much.........