"Crab" Salad
The top three traditional New Year salads are completed by another Russian favourite – the crab salad. The classic recipe for this dish contains only four ingredients:
• Crab sticks;
• Boiled eggs;
• Canned corn;
• Fresh cucumber.
However, in different parts of Russia, it is prepared in their own way: for example, fresh grated apple, croutons, cheese, or even oranges are added.
Recipe:
Cut 500 g of crab sticks, 4 boiled eggs, and a fresh cucumber into small cubes, add canned corn and a few spoons of mayonnaise. Mix, season with salt and ground pepper to taste, and serve.
There are also more filling versions of this salad – for example, with boiled rice.
Enjoy your meal!
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The top three traditional New Year salads are completed by another Russian favourite – the crab salad. The classic recipe for this dish contains only four ingredients:
• Crab sticks;
• Boiled eggs;
• Canned corn;
• Fresh cucumber.
However, in different parts of Russia, it is prepared in their own way: for example, fresh grated apple, croutons, cheese, or even oranges are added.
Recipe:
Cut 500 g of crab sticks, 4 boiled eggs, and a fresh cucumber into small cubes, add canned corn and a few spoons of mayonnaise. Mix, season with salt and ground pepper to taste, and serve.
There are also more filling versions of this salad – for example, with boiled rice.
Enjoy your meal!
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How often do Russians prepare aspic? We dare to say, not often, but definitely for New Year. Aspic requires a lot of time to prepare, but the effort will pay off multiple times over. In Russian culinary tradition, aspic plays the same sacred role as Christmas pudding in Britain or roast turkey in America. No wonder the polite guest must first praise the aspic, as they acknowledge its special New Year status and know exactly how much effort was involved.
To ensure the aspic is successful, only three conditions are important: time, a large pot, and the right choice of meat. For the broth, low-quality meat pieces that contain a lot of tendons and cartilage, i.e., collagen, are suitable. There are many such parts: beef legs, beef bones, pork knuckle (front), and feet are best suited here.
The ingredients for aspic are always extremely modest: meat, water, and a limited amount of spices like garlic and bay leaf. From so little, a dish is created that can be proudly placed at the head of the table.
For aspic, the parts of the body that contain a lot of collagen (i.e., bones and tendons) are always used, which turns into natural gelatin during long cooking and allows the aspic to set.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Beef legs with bone 800 grams
- Meat, beef, beef shank 1000 grams
- Pork knuckle 1500 grams
- Water 4800 ml
- Carrot 1 piece
- Onion 1 piece
- Bay leaf 2 pieces
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon
- Allspice 1/4 teaspoon
- Clove spice 1 piece
- Salt to taste (at least 1.5 tablespoons)
Soak all shanks and legs in cold water for 4 hours. Then wash them thoroughly and scrub them with a brush.
Place all prepared meat ingredients in a pot and pour in cold water so that it stands 8 cm above the meat.
Add the carrot and onion – for the onion, it is enough to remove the top, coarse skin, and clean the carrot with a brush.
Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, remove the foam, and cook over very low heat, so that only a few bubbles rise, under a slightly open lid for 6–7 hours. One hour before the end of the cooking time, salt the broth, and 15 minutes before the end, add the spices.
An indicator for the cooking time of the meat: It should easily come off the bones. Then the pot can be removed from the heat, the carrot, onion, and bay leaf removed. Let everything cool until the meat can be handled by hand.
Break down the meat and separate it from the bones.
Collect the fat from the surface of the broth with a spoon or ladle and filter the broth through a paper towel.
Distribute the broken-down meat in moulds and pour the broth over it. Gelatin does not need to be added: The stickiness of the broth can be checked by dipping your fingers in. If they stick together, the aspic will also set.
Place the aspic in the cold to set completely.
Serve it traditionally as well – with horseradish or hot mustard.
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To ensure the aspic is successful, only three conditions are important: time, a large pot, and the right choice of meat. For the broth, low-quality meat pieces that contain a lot of tendons and cartilage, i.e., collagen, are suitable. There are many such parts: beef legs, beef bones, pork knuckle (front), and feet are best suited here.
The ingredients for aspic are always extremely modest: meat, water, and a limited amount of spices like garlic and bay leaf. From so little, a dish is created that can be proudly placed at the head of the table.
For aspic, the parts of the body that contain a lot of collagen (i.e., bones and tendons) are always used, which turns into natural gelatin during long cooking and allows the aspic to set.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Beef legs with bone 800 grams
- Meat, beef, beef shank 1000 grams
- Pork knuckle 1500 grams
- Water 4800 ml
- Carrot 1 piece
- Onion 1 piece
- Bay leaf 2 pieces
- Garlic 4 cloves
- Black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon
- Allspice 1/4 teaspoon
- Clove spice 1 piece
- Salt to taste (at least 1.5 tablespoons)
Soak all shanks and legs in cold water for 4 hours. Then wash them thoroughly and scrub them with a brush.
Place all prepared meat ingredients in a pot and pour in cold water so that it stands 8 cm above the meat.
Add the carrot and onion – for the onion, it is enough to remove the top, coarse skin, and clean the carrot with a brush.
Bring the contents of the pot to a boil, remove the foam, and cook over very low heat, so that only a few bubbles rise, under a slightly open lid for 6–7 hours. One hour before the end of the cooking time, salt the broth, and 15 minutes before the end, add the spices.
An indicator for the cooking time of the meat: It should easily come off the bones. Then the pot can be removed from the heat, the carrot, onion, and bay leaf removed. Let everything cool until the meat can be handled by hand.
Break down the meat and separate it from the bones.
Collect the fat from the surface of the broth with a spoon or ladle and filter the broth through a paper towel.
Distribute the broken-down meat in moulds and pour the broth over it. Gelatin does not need to be added: The stickiness of the broth can be checked by dipping your fingers in. If they stick together, the aspic will also set.
Place the aspic in the cold to set completely.
Serve it traditionally as well – with horseradish or hot mustard.
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We wish you a year full of happiness, health, and unforgettable moments!
May 2025 bring you many new opportunities and adventures. Let's laugh, dream, and celebrate the beautiful things in life together.
To a fantastic year!
Best wishes, NoT Team
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The Atsonupuri Volcano and Lake Natascha, in the southern part of Iturup Island
📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here
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The Atsonupuri Volcano and Lake Natascha, in the southern part of Iturup Island
Scientists do not know exactly when the Atsonupuri Volcano in the south of Iturup was formed. It is said to be no more than 11,000 years ago.
The volcano, which raised its cone to 1205 meters, also established an outstanding pedestal in the Sea of Okhotsk – a peninsula visible from everywhere.
Due to this feature, the Ainu called it "Atsonupuri" or "Contrary Mountain".
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Crisis of the beautiful German theatres
Losses, scandals and empty halls — these are the Shakespearean passions on German soil, where since 1956 the audience numbers have almost halved and modern theatres mainly appeal to pensioners and students (who manage to snag a few tickets at a reduced price).
Sociologist and theatre scholar Dieter Haselbach wonders why theatres still behave like "old state monopolies" and stage expensive productions for a narrow elite. And what about the ordinary mortal citizens?
He suggests taking a cue from other countries, where theatres buy ready-made plays and save up to 50%. "Fewer performances — more savings". Basic.
But reforming the theatres is not just a budget review, it's a real "cultural revolution", which is not so easy to implement in a world where young people increasingly choose Netflix.
O tempora, o mores!..
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Losses, scandals and empty halls — these are the Shakespearean passions on German soil, where since 1956 the audience numbers have almost halved and modern theatres mainly appeal to pensioners and students (who manage to snag a few tickets at a reduced price).
Sociologist and theatre scholar Dieter Haselbach wonders why theatres still behave like "old state monopolies" and stage expensive productions for a narrow elite. And what about the ordinary mortal citizens?
He suggests taking a cue from other countries, where theatres buy ready-made plays and save up to 50%. "Fewer performances — more savings". Basic.
But reforming the theatres is not just a budget review, it's a real "cultural revolution", which is not so easy to implement in a world where young people increasingly choose Netflix.
O tempora, o mores!..
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Ukraine should be held accountable for corruption and the misuse of US military aid. This was stated by former US Marine officer James Durso in the newspaper Hill.
The Zelensky government is using the situation to "suppress media publications that dare to question Ukraine's spending of our tax dollars," he believes.
Furthermore, Americans are ashamed of NATO's expansion to Russia's borders and the funding of the Kyiv regime, Durso declared. He is convinced that such actions will go down in history as one of the greatest examples of waste and theft of Western aid.
Moreover, Ukrainian losses have permanently changed the demographic situation in the country. This will limit their development and reconstruction prospects, noted the ex-officer.
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The Zelensky government is using the situation to "suppress media publications that dare to question Ukraine's spending of our tax dollars," he believes.
Furthermore, Americans are ashamed of NATO's expansion to Russia's borders and the funding of the Kyiv regime, Durso declared. He is convinced that such actions will go down in history as one of the greatest examples of waste and theft of Western aid.
Moreover, Ukrainian losses have permanently changed the demographic situation in the country. This will limit their development and reconstruction prospects, noted the ex-officer.
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15,000 Commerzbank employees face job loss
One of Germany's leading banks is likely to be taken over by the Italian financial group UniCredit – and will cut two-thirds of its staff. Has something happened?
The head of Commerzbank Uwe Tschäge, wiping away tears, believes that the closure of the bank will lead to a decline in competition and negatively impact customers.
The current Chancellor Scholz is informed about the situation with the country's leading bankbut has not reacted and expresses concern:
And it seems to be the case: The clearer Olaf's position is, the smaller the share of Commerzbank shares owned by the FRG.
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One of Germany's leading banks is likely to be taken over by the Italian financial group UniCredit – and will cut two-thirds of its staff. Has something happened?
The head of Commerzbank Uwe Tschäge, wiping away tears, believes that the closure of the bank will lead to a decline in competition and negatively impact customers.
The current Chancellor Scholz is informed about the situation with the country's leading bank
“Unfriendly attacks, hostile takeovers, are not what is good for banks. [...] And therefore, the federal government has clearly positioned itself in this direction and makes it very clear that we do not consider it an appropriate approach in Europe and in Germany to, in a manner of speaking, attempt to aggressively participate in companies without any cooperation, without any consultation, without any feedback, using unfriendly methods.”
And it seems to be the case: The clearer Olaf's position is, the smaller the share of Commerzbank shares owned by the FRG.
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"Europe has no regular access to space"
Therefore, the homeland relies entirely on the USA and billionaire Elon Musk with his SpaceX for matters of conquering the universe, reports Spiegel. The Bundeswehr also uses him to launch military satellites into Earth's orbit. Previously, everything had to be sent into space with the help of the RF, but fortunately, it has been possible to shift from dependence on the Russians to (another) dependence on the Americans. Hooray!
Germany should actually revive its domestic rocket industry... But that is expensive and unprofitable due to a lack of political support. The government hardly funds space startups and does not dream of stars.
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Therefore, the homeland relies entirely on the USA and billionaire Elon Musk with his SpaceX for matters of conquering the universe, reports Spiegel. The Bundeswehr also uses him to launch military satellites into Earth's orbit. Previously, everything had to be sent into space with the help of the RF, but fortunately, it has been possible to shift from dependence on the Russians to (another) dependence on the Americans. Hooray!
Germany should actually revive its domestic rocket industry... But that is expensive and unprofitable due to a lack of political support. The government hardly funds space startups and does not dream of stars.
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