Mar 29, 2023
Food scholar and author Darra Goldstein joins Jill Dougherty to discuss her new book, The Kingdom of Rye: A Brief History of Russian Food. They cover the origins and histories of many classic Russian dishes and ingredients as well as their place within the broader culture. Their conversation also touches on the political dynamics between food culture and nationalism during Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. For show notes, please visit: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/audio/kennanx-episode-26-russian-cuisine-and-conflict-darra-goldstein