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I’m planning to make this alongside the pelmeni (the pelmeni part was inevitable), but I’m curious what kind of wine you’d personally suggest. I’m not asking what Max used, since he already mentioned sauvignon blanc and it's listed on the recipe. I’m more wondering whether, in hindsight, he might have chosen something different. A few historical wine-based recipes have left my taste buds traumatized, even on recipes he liked.

Let's keep this related to Russia, though it can include Russian literature, Russian folklore, and etc. Whether physical books, audiobooks, or ebooks. As my collection continues to grow, I decided it's time to start from the very beginning. For me, that's Russian Folk Tales from the collection of Alexander Afanasyev.

As r/JewelsofRussia approaches its 8th year, I wanted to finally take a moment to introduce myself as the founding moderator and, for most of its history, its sole contributor. A post that is admittedly nearly eight years overdue. I also moderate:

• r/Russianfood

• r/Russianhistory

• r/RussianLiterature

While those communities have grown substantially over the years, r/JewelsofRussia remains both the oldest and the smallest.

What to Post

This subreddit was created with a fairly simple goal: to explore the history of Russia through its art, almost as a kind of digital museum... and to avoid completely spamming r/ArtefactPorn with Russian artifacts. I originally began posting there with pieces like this, this, and this but eventually realized the subject deserved its own dedicated community.

From the era of the Rurik dynasty, Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Nicholas Romanov, to the Soviet Union, the modern Russian Federation, and everything in between, the intention has always been to share history through craftsmanship.

The approach here is fairly straightforward. Posts should aim to be clear, specific, and informative whenever possible. Details such as the era, approximate date, materials, region, or historical background are always encouraged. Even if you do not know every detail, try to provide as much information and context as possible.

Say Hello

If you're new, or you've been here from the start, feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. I'd love to hear what brought you here, what era in Russian history interest you most, or what first sparked your fascination with Russian history and culture.

Thank you all for simply being here. If anyone else would like to post once in a while (or ever), that would also be greatly appreciated... ^(Just saying.)

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