Shashlik

About

A recognizable and beloved Caucasian dish across Russia. Chunks of meat are marinated and grilled on skewers, sometimes with fresh vegetables and onions. In Dagestan, shashlik is usually made from beef or lamb. Pork is not eaten in Dagestan for religious reasons.

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Carpets

Carpet weaving has been a part of Dagestan’s culture since ancient times.

Peter the Great’s Hut

During the Persian Campaign of 1722, a two-room dugout was built specially for the Russian Tsar Peter I.

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