"I buy it because it tastes of cheese, not fat. Most of the Russian cheese I've tried does not taste like cheese," she said. Yevgeny Kuklin, 40, a lover of French cheese, also dismissed the local ...

Syrniki are soft Russian cheese pancakes made with farmers cheese or quark. They’re lightly sweet, golden on the outside, and creamy inside. The batter comes together quickly with just a few simple ...