Russian crepes tend to be fluffier than their French counterpart, especially when yeast is added to the batter, which makes their texture similar to that of a pancake.

Russian crepes, also known as bliny are incredibly delicious, no matter whether you serve them for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Yulia Mulino Making bliny or crepes is not rocket science.

While they may taste similar and be mistaken for each other, Russian blini and French crepes have differences in ingredients and cultural significance.

Blini, or Russian crepes, are one of the oldest traditional dishes in Russia and date back to pagan times when they symbolized the sun and eaten as part of rituals.

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Balalaikas, a Gypsy band, zakuski hors d'oeuvres, blini (Russian crepes) and, of course, vodka ushered in the holiday of Maslenitsa Monday at the Russian Embassy. Ambassador Yuri Ushakov and the ...

Side dishes include assorted piroshkis (pictured), stuffed peppers, Russian crepes and chebureki, deep-fried dumplings filled with meat or seasoned potatoes. And, of course, ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) Some of the most popular concession stands near the medals plaza in the Olympic Park sell crepes. The sunflower-decked stands contain three women wearing white ruffled blouses ...