Mushrooms, like Russian caviar, and blini, are an essential element to the Russian diet.  Pickled, dried, or fresh, they are worked into delicious recipes such as potatoes with mushrooms and onion. 

    Mushrooms make their way to Russian tables by way of hard work and cooperative effort. Mushroom hunting often involves whole families (and maybe their guests as well), and most of the time it is a way to enjoy nature with loved ones. Dozens of types of mushrooms grow in Russia, and they don't only grow on the ground. Some of the best mushrooms are harvested from decaying logs and tree trunks, and others are particular to specific climates, growing conditions, and forests. 

   Chanterelle mushrooms are widely known. In Russia, they're referred to as lisichki (лисички) . These nutritious mushrooms of orange or yellow color are prized for their culinary uses. They are often sauteed in butter to bring out their flavor. 

Lisichki

   Porcini mushrooms, or Beliy grib (белый гриб), grows in pine and spruce forests and are common throughout Europe. In markets, they can be found dried, canned, or fresh and they are often used in Russian regional cuisine.

 Beliy grib

Russian Recipes with Mushrooms

Though mushrooms are often eaten on their own in a little butter, they're also added into dishes:

Mushroom Pirogi: Pirogi are small or big pies often filled with savory meat or vegetables. They're delicious  on their own or as an accompaniment to a larger meal; 

Pirogi

Beef Stroganoff with mushrooms: Beef Stroganoff is a quintessentially Russian recipe. Beef tenderloin, mushrooms, and onions, are served up in a tasty sauce that goes well with noodles or potatoes; 

Beef Stroganoff

Mushroom Soup: This  Soup is very popular  in Russia.  This soup  can be eaten as a main course;

Mushroom soup

Potatoes fried with mushrooms and onions: This easy dish is one of the traditional plates in Russia. 

Potatoes with mushrooms