As a result of Vladmir Putin’s Ukrainian invasion, people the world over have been voicing their opinions by boycotting Russian products. There’s a problem, though. Not all “Russian” Things People Are boycotting aren’t really Russian. Haha
North and South Carolina stopped importing certain goods and services from Russia last week.
But if you’re boycotting Russian products make sure they’re actually Russian!
Here’s some “Russian” things people are boycotting that aren’t really Russian…
Source: Life Hacker
A brewery in Myrtle Beach is taking action to help support the Ukrainian relief fund as a result of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Tidal Creek Brewhouse, in the Market Common, has renamed their Driftwood Dark lager to Slava Ukraini.
One of the brewery’s owners is of Ukrainian descent and his parents were actually both born there. Slava Ukraini means “Glory To Ukraine”. Additionally, 50% of the proceeds from each Slava Ukraini sold will go to support the Ukrainian relief fund. You can see more on the event here.
Vodka
Bottles of Russian Standard vodka on the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London. Picture date: Friday March 4, 2022. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images)
Less than 1% of the vodka consumed in America is made in Russia. Even Stoli is made in Latvia. But if you really have a burn, the actual Russian vodka brands are: Russian Standard, Beluga Noble Russian Vodka, Beluga Noble Russian Gold Vodka and Zyr Russian Vodka
Cocktails
The White and Black Russian cocktails actually have origins in Belgium. Vodka is the main ingredient, but we’ve already covered that.
Russian Dressing
Miami, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Matryoshka Deli Foods, Russian mayonnaise dressing. (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
The sandwich spread was invented by a grocer that wasn’t from Russia, but if it’s that important to you, opt for the Thousand Island.
Nesting Dolls
They’re really a Japanese invention, so please continue to enjoy them.
Pelmeni
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – FEBRUARY 14, 2019: Manufacturing handmade ravioli under Fioritta Pasta Fresca trademark at a shop of the Liguriya company. Anton Novoderezhkin/TASS (Photo by Anton NovoderezhkinTASS via Getty Images)
It’s a dumpling…and dumplings know no border.
Borscht
KYIV, UKRAINE – DECEMBER 22, 2020 – A bowl of borscht is pictured during the Culinary Battle event to support the Culture of Cooking Ukrainian Borscht nomination in its inclusion into UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.- PHOTOGRAPH BY Ukrinform / Future Publishing (Photo credit should read Hennadii Minchenko/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
The beet-based delicacy has often been claimed by Russia and Poland, but it was actually invented in Ukraine. Suck it, Putin.
