Published on: 2026-10-02
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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Farmers and local producers from more than 40 regions of Russia bring products to the Moscow fairs. In the new voting project “Active Citizen» users will be offered to choose one of the national products they would like to try. The most popular option can be purchased from November 4 to 29 with a 20 percent discount. The promotion will be timed to the Day of National Unity.
Six products are available to choose from — Kostroma black salt, Gorodets gingerbread, Tatar multilayer pie, Smolensk snails, Chechen manti, and fir water. Each of them has a unique taste and reflects the traditions of different regions of the country. You can learn more about each option in the section “More details” on the voting page.
Connoisseurs of unusual tastes will appreciate it Kostroma black salt. This is not just a spice, but a reflection of the centuries-old history of the region’s salt industries. It is made using an old Russian technique, roasting it with rye flour in an oven. The flavor turns out softer than usual, with bready and slightly smoky notes.
Gorodetsky Gingerbread appreciated by traditional pastry lovers. Covered with glaze on the top and bottom, inside it hides a juicy filling of grated raisins and fruit jam. Honeyed and soft, it melts in your mouth.
For those looking for unusual drinks, this is suitable fir water from Bashkortostan. It is produced in the highlands of the Southern Urals. The water is characterized by a light bitterness, refreshing acidity, and a pine aftertaste.
Gubadiya from Tatarstan — a round layered pie traditionally baked for holidays and to welcome dear guests. Inside — rice, eggs, raisins, butter, and kort (a dried curd product with a caramel-creamy flavor).
Gourmets will be able to vote for snails from the Smolensk region. This region has a relatively mild climate and high humidity, which allows the snails to grow large, and their meat turns out tender and juicy. According to reviews, their taste resembles a combination of chicken, mushrooms, and liver.
Manti from the Chechen Republic is not just a dish, but a part of family traditions and a symbol of hospitality. They are characterized by thin, elastic dough and juicy filling of beef with onions and spices. The dish is served with sour cream or spicy sauce to enhance the flavor.
The voting was prepared jointly with the capital city Department of Trade and Services. Residents of the capital with standard or full can participate in it account on the portal mos.ru. Choosing a product in the voting will bring points to the city loyalty program “Million Prizes”. They can be used to obtain goods and services from program partners, as well as directed towards charity. Options for using points are presented in the website showcase ag-vmeste.ru.
Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it, and over 7,900 votes have been held. Each month, between 30 and 40 decisions are implemented in the city. The project is developed by the State Public Institution “New Management Technologies” and the capital city Department of Information Technology.
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Products for Moscow fairs are brought from more than 40 regions of Russia. Specialists check them before they are sent to the counter. Moscow City State Veterinary Service. The fair pavilions are located in high-traffic areas and are equipped with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and video surveillance systems, as well as commercial and refrigeration equipment, making them comfortable to visit at any time of the year. Spaces are provided free of charge to fair participants. More about cooperation can be found on the official website State Budgetary Institution “Moscow Fairs”.
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