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Why are they called 'ponchiki' in Moscow but 'pyshki' in St. Petersburg? (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Jul 30 2026
Russian Kitchen
Is there any real difference between these two treats or are they just two names for the same thing?
Anna Sorokina
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