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Russia vs Switzerland

THE FOOD
Russian Food
Blinis are the original Russian fast food and they are more like crepes which can be
stuffed with sweet or sour fillings.
Pierogi is another traditional Russian food and it is said that a feast is incomplete without this dish.


Soups such as the Borscht (beetroot) soup, are also very famous because of the
cold climate and are mostly eaten in the afternoon.

Swiss Food
Cheese fondue is a great meal with friends and perhaps one of the most iconic foods that people relate to Switzerland.

Muesli is a breakfast and brunch dish based on raw rolled oats and other ingredients like
grains, fresh or dried fruits, seeds and nuts, that may be mixed with cow's milk, soy milk, almond milk,
other plant milks, yogurt, or fruit juice.
Älplermagronen is a traditional all-in-one dish from the German part of Switzerland, and it’s made out of cheese, potatoes, onions, macaroni, milk or cream and apples.
ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

  • The word vodka comes from the Russian word ‘voda’ which means water. Vodka is undoubtedly the

most popular alcoholic drink in Russia

  • White wine is the invariable choice of beverage in Switzerland; if you don't like white wine, 

you might get by with kirsch or tea.
FAMOUS MONUMENTS
Switzerland

      • The monument ob Wilhelm Tell is one of the most famous ones in Switzerland. Below you can find the link to the story behind this status.




Russia
          • The Tsar Kolokol bell is the largest ever bell produced weighing about 201,924 kg and is on display on the grounds of the Moscow Kremlin.









LANGUAGES
  • Of all the languages of Russia, Russian is the only official language at the national level. There are 35 different languages which are considered official languages in various regions of Russia, along with Russian. There are over 100 minority languages spoken in Russia today.
  • Switzerland's four official languages, traditionally spoken in different regions of the country, are German, French, Italian and Romansh.

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