
Shish kebab is one of the most popular dishes in RUSSIA, and Yandex analysts conducted a study to find out which kebab is the most favorite among Russians. Researchers analyzed search queries with the keyword “kebab” for the summer of 2023 and came to interesting conclusions.
 
 it turned out that Russians prefer to cook shish kebab from pork marinated in vinegar. This version of kebab took first place in the preferences of Russians. Chicken kebab took second place, and lamb kebab took third place. In addition to vinegar, Russians often use onions and kefir as a marinade, but to a lesser extent resort to the use of mineral water and mayonnaise. 
 
It is interesting that different regions of Russia have their own characteristics in preparing shish kebab. For example, horse MEAT shish kebab is popular in Ufa and Kazan, catfish shish kebab is popular in Volgograd, and sturgeon shashlik is popular in Moscow. In St. Petersburg, shish kebab is often marinated in ayran, and in Omsk - in kiwi. 
 
In addition, analysts also found that Russians are actively searching for related barbecue products on the Internet. This includes grills, skewers and grill grates. Apparently, people want to provide themselves with comfortable conditions for preparing this delicious dish. 
 
It is important to note that doctors also give their recommendations regarding the choice of meat for barbecue. Gastroenterologist Andrei Farber advises preferring chicken or turkey, as well as fish kebab. He notes that these types of kebabs are rich in protein and cook quite quickly. 
 
In addition, a service for booking picnic areas in city parks was launched in Moscow on April 15. This provides an opportunity to pre-book a picnic area with a specific time slot. Thus, you can plan your vacation and enjoy barbecue in a cozy and comfortable environment. 
 
To summarize, we can say that shish kebab is a favorite dish of Russians, and preferences vary depending on the region. Regardless of the meat and marinade you choose, it is important to monitor the quality of the products and prepare the kebab correctly to get the real taste of summer.