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How did Kolomna become the capital of pastila? (VIDEO)
Anna Sorokina
Sep 27 2026
Russian Kitchen
This traditional Russian fruit confection is made to this day in this town near Moscow. ‘Gateway to Russia’ explores Kolomna's apple-filled history.
Anna Sorokina
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