Oct 26, 2024 | Is Ukrainian borscht under threat from Russia? There is probably no dish that means as much to Ukrainians as borscht. The stew, which is popular in many Eastern European countries, stands for the country's identity and can be enjoyed in countless variations. In the course of its attack on Ukraine, Russia is also trying to appropriate Ukrainian cultural assets. Chefs like Yevhen Klopotenko want to prevent this. We went to Ukraine to find out why borscht is so important to Ukrainians and what different interpretations of borscht there are.
