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August 08, 2026
No Fast — Fish, Wine and Oil are Allowed

Repose of St Jacob Netsvetov, Enlightener of the Peoples of Alaska

Holy Hieromartyrs Hermolaus (305), Hermippus, and Hermocrates at Nicomedia / Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeve (140)

Troparion: Holy Hieromartyr Hermolaus & Those With Him: Tone IV. In their sufferings, O Lord,/ Thy martyrs received imperishable crowns from Thee our God;/ for, possessed of Thy might,/ they set at nought the...
Бефстроганов — Beef Stroganoff
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Бефстроганов — Beef Stroganoff

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Smoked Mackerel Salad with Potatoes and Horseradish
Russian Fast With Fish

Smoked Mackerel Salad with Potatoes and Horseradish

Smoked mackerel is a pantry staple across Russia and Northern Europe — rich, oily, deeply savory, and available year-...
Baked Trout with Dill and Lemon
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Baked Trout with Dill and Lemon

This is the Russian way with trout — straightforward and perfect. A whole trout (or fillets, if you prefer), stuffed ...
Ukha (Russian Clear Fish Soup)
Russian Fast With Fish

Ukha (Russian Clear Fish Soup)

Ukha is one of the oldest dishes in Russian cuisine — a pristine, golden fish soup built from the bones and flesh of ...

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