the Siberian Region

Grass carp (lat. Ctenopharyngodon idella) is a species of freshwater fish native to rivers and lakes in eastern Asia, from northern Vietnam to the Amur River on the Siberia-China border. Grass carp are large, with elongated, torpedo-shaped bodies. They usually have silvery to olive-green... Read more

Muksun (lat. Coregonus muksun) is a species of freshwater fish native to Siberian Arctic waters, mostly inhabiting the rivers flowing into Kara and Laptev seas, and the lakes of Taymyr Peninsula. The fish can reach the lenght of up to 75 centimeters and weigh up to 8 kilograms, and is ch... Read more

Siberian sturgeon is mostly prized for its dark and glossy caviar. As the name suggests, Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baerii) is mainly associated with Siberian rivers, lakes, and seas. The population is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List, and caviar is mostly harvested from farm-... Read more

Buuz is a traditional and Buryatian steamed dumpling filled with meat such as beef or mutton. The meat is usually seasoned with salt, onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. The dumplings are prepared in large quantities and are consumed throughout the year, although buuz is the most popular during ... Read more