Russian stereotype # 10 - Caviar
Caviar is the processed, salted roe of various species of fish, most notably sturgeon. It is commercially marketed throughout the world as a delicacy and is eaten principally as a garnish or spread, as with hors d'oeuvres. " Russian caviar " is one of few enterprises in Russia.The history of manufacturing black caviar and delicacies of sturgeon and other fishes goes far deep into centuries. Sturgeon is one of the most ancient representative of the fauna kept up to now on the Earth. Russian fishermen have learned to make caviar in the XII century...Now days black Caviar in Russia cost about 800-850 USD/kg and not every one can even try it.Black market is so big that even in the good store you can buy a fake .
