Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God
Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
617 Sand Creek Road, Albany NY 12205

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Albany's Favorite Russian Festival

Taste of Russia Festival 2026

Saturday, November 7, 2026
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
617 Sand Creek Road • Albany, NY

Celebrate the rich traditions of Russian culture at our annual community fundraiser. Enjoy homemade Russian food, music, dancing, children's activities, local vendors, church tours, and a wonderful day of fellowship with family and friends.

🧊 Frozen Food Pre-Orders Are Now Open! 🧊

Reserve your favorite homemade Russian specialties online and pick them up during the festival. Browse the frozen food collection below to place your order before items sell out.

Store Items
Golubtsi
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Packages of Frozen cabbages stuffed with meat and rice, and served with a savory red sauce for you to have at home!

Kotleti
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Classic Russian Kotleti are a lot like meatballs, just flavored and formed a bit differently, ours, served with a mushroom sauce.

Piroshki
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One of the most popular foods you can find on the streets of Russia, ours are vegetarian, filled with seasoned mushrooms.

Borscht
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Our classic Russian beet soup is totally vegetarian. Best served hot with sour cream and a piece of good rye bread.

Pelmeni
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The classic Russian dumpling filled with seasoned beef & pork. Best enjoyed with sour cream & soy sauce!

Vareniki
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Our classic Vareniki are filled with potatoes, and either cheese or onion, best served with sour cream & soy sauce.