This is John Kennedy with another Postcard from Abroad from the University of Kansas.
Although Russia is the coldest country in the world, behind only Antarctica, Russians are fanatics about ice cream. The rich, creamy treat has a long history in Russia, but gained immense popularity during the Soviet period, when candy was not readily available. Russian ice cream is so good, that Russian plombir, an ice cream made from heavy cream and egg yolks, is viewed as a luxury product among Russia’s neighbors, especially China. But no one loves ice cream more than the Russians. Even in the most freezing winter temperatures they can be seen buying and eating ice cream as they enjoy a leisurely walk with friends. Some believe that eating ice cream helps with the cold as it keeps your insides closer to the temperature outside. In any case, I guess you can say that Russians have winter “licked!”
With thanks to Lisa Guillian from the Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies for this text, this is John Kennedy. Wish you were here.
