Day: November 14, 2020

  • A Persimmon Primer

    A Persimmon Primer

    Has this ever happened to you?  You see something unusual at the market—you may have no clue what it is — but you pounce on it anyway, only to get it home and wonder, “now what?” These are the inciting incidents of my culinary life in Russia. I fill my pantry with oddities that intrigue…

  • Russia Breaks One-Day Coronavirus Record With 22K Infections

    Russia Breaks One-Day Coronavirus Record With 22K Infections

    Russia confirmed more than 22,000 coronavirus infections in a single day for the first time since the start of the pandemic as the authorities continue to hold off on widespread lockdown measures. Saturday’s increase of 22,702 Covid-19 cases brings the country’s official total to 1,903,253, the world’s fifth-highest count behind France, Brazil, India and the United States.…

  • Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Nov. 14

    Coronavirus in Russia: The Latest News | Nov. 14

    Russia has confirmed 1,903,253 cases of coronavirus and 32,834 deaths. Nov. 14: What you need to know today Russia confirmed a new one-day record of 22,702 coronavirus cases and 391 deaths. Russia’s flagship air carrier Aeroflot will resume flights with Cyprus starting Nov. 22, the Russian Embassy in Nicosia said. The flights will not immediately be open to Russian…