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Russia's Tastiest Candy

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Russia is home to some of the world's best candies, sweets, and treats. Even during the Soviet Union era, Russians enjoyed a wide range of sweets. As the Commonwealth of Independent States, the country now offers an even greater variety of candies and brands. Whether you're a chocoholic, a fan of toffee-flavored candies, or prefer fruit-flavored drops, Russia has some amazing options. Take Zefir, a famous Russian sweet made with whipped fruit puree, eggs, and sugar. If you're from Russia or have visited, you've likely tried some of these treats. How many have you tried? Find your favorite and vote it up to see which one tops the list. Missing your favorite Russian candy? Add it to the list!

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    Alenka Chocolates

    Alenka bars, made in Russia, offer different flavors. These bars feel smoother and lighter than standard American chocolate.Alenka chocolate bars, proudly made in Russia, offer different flavors. They feel smoother and lighter than traditional American chocolate.

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    🔥 82 up · 22 down
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    Ptichye Moloko
    Ptichye MolokoFood Drink

    Ptichye Moloko is decadent slices of chocolate-covered marshmallow bits. Although Ptichye Moloko is actually a Polish sweet, it is very popular in Russia. It resembles a traditional marzipan sweet.Ptichye Moloko is decadent slices of chocolate-covered marshmallow bits. Ptichye Moloko is a Polish sweet, not invented in Russia, but it is very popular there. It takes like a traditional marzipan sweet.

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    🔥 56 up · 14 down
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    Mishka Kosolapy
    Mishka KosolapyFood Drink

    Mishka Kosolapy offers bite-sized chocolate candies. These candies come in various flavors shown in the artwork, and they come in cute, detailed wrappers.Mishka Kosolapy sweets are bite-sized chocolate candies. They come in various flavors depicted in the artwork and feature cute, detailed wrappers.

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    🔥 56 up · 15 down
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    Halva Rot
    Halva RotFood Drink

    Halva Rot features individually wrapped chocolate candies. These candies have a whipped caramel center and roasted sesame seeds for extra crunch. They feel like a Milky Way bar, but offer more flavor.These individually wrapped chocolate candies have a whipped caramel center and roasted sesame seeds for crunch. They resemble a Milky Way bar but have more flavor.

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    🔥 51 up · 13 down
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    Tula Pryanik
    Tula PryanikFood Drink

    Tula Pryanik is a gingerbread candy. This candy has been a Russian staple for decades. It hails from the city of Tula and symbolizes different symbols and patterns.Tula Pryanik is a gingerbread candy. This candy has been a Russian staple for decades. It hails from Tula and makes different symbols and patterns.

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    🔥 48 up · 14 down
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    Rulets
    RuletsFood Drink

    Rulets are a traditional Russian pasty. Rulets are pastry rolls that contain a certain filling inside. Poppy seed is common, but dozens of other types are equally popular.Rulets are a traditional Russian pasty. Rulets are pastry rolls that contain a certain filling inside. Poppy seed is common, but dozens of other types are equally popular.

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    🔥 45 up · 13 down
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    Sooshka Malishok

    Sooshka Malishok are small hard bagel rings. These rings come in a larger pack. They use wheat, flour, sugar, and eggs. They make a great everyday snack because they are not very filling.Sooshka Malishok are small hard bagel rings. These rings come in a larger pack. They use wheat, flour, sugar, and eggs. They make a great everyday snack because they are not very filling.

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    🔥 44 up · 15 down
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    Kara-Kum
    Kara-KumFood Drink

    Kara-Kum are praline wafer candies. These candies get a chocolate glaze coating. They were very popular during the Soviet times. They make a good pocket candy and are not overly sweet.Kara-Kum are praline wafer candies. These candies get a chocolate glaze coating. They were very popular during the Soviet times. They make a good pocket candy and are not overly sweet.

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    🔥 46 up · 18 down
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    Zefir
    ZefirFood Drink

    Zefir is a popular Russian bite-sized candy. Zefir is made from sugar and egg whites. It often comes in many flavors and can be made in big or small batches.Zefir is a popular Russian bite-sized candy. Zefir is made from sugar and egg whites. It often comes in many flavors and can be made in big or small batches.

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    🔥 44 up · 18 down
  • 10
    Barbaris Caramel Candy

    Barbaris Caramel Candy consists of individually wrapped caramel candies. These candies are chewy and sweet. Most Barbaris candies sell in larger packs.Barbaris Caramel Candy consists of individually wrapped caramel candies. These candies are chewy and sweet. Most Barbaris candies sell in larger packs.

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    🔥 42 up · 21 down▲ 2 above editor
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    Zolotoy Klyuchik

    Zolotoy Klyuchik is a pocket toffee candy. This candy is made from creamy caramel. It is a staple in Ukraine. These candies come in packs of different colors, but they all taste the same.Zolotoy Klyuchik is a pocket toffee candy. This candy is made from creamy caramel. It is a staple in Ukraine. These candies come in packs of different colors, but they all taste the same.

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    🔥 37 up · 17 down▼ 1 below editor
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    Sweet Soya Bars
    Sweet Soya BarsFood Drink

    Sweet Soya Bars are tiny chocolate bars. They use cocoa, cream, and crushed wafers. They include a praline center and roasted kernels. They look like a Tootsie Roll but are more chocolatey.Sweet Soya Bars are tiny chocolate bars. They use cocoa, cream, and crushed wafers. They include a praline center and roasted kernels. They look like a Tootsie Roll but are more chocolatey.

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    Chak-Chak
    Chak-ChakFood Drink

    Chak-Chak snacks are tiny snacks. These snacks use unleavened dough and are deep-fried to crispy perfection. They sometimes include nuts and fruit. They are great for crispy candy lovers.Chak-Chak snacks are tiny snacks. These snacks use unleavened dough and are deep-fried to crispy perfection. They sometimes include nuts and fruit. They are great for crispy candy lovers.

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    🔥 32 up · 14 down▼ 2 below editor
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    Kis-Kis
    Kis-KisFood Drink

    Kis-Kis candies are bite-sized toffee. Kis-Kis have a soft, creamy center. Kis-Kis candies are usually chewier than other toffee bars but lack stickiness.Kis-Kis candies are bite-sized toffee. Kis-Kis have a soft, creamy center. Kis-Kis candies are usually chewier than other toffee bars but lack stickiness.

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    🔥 32 up · 15 down▼ 1 below editor
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    Pastila
    PastilaFood Drink

    Pastila is a traditional fruit confectionery. Pastila is very popular in Russia. It usually sells in small squares of various fruit flavors. They are like a bigger, fruitier Starburst.Pastila is a traditional fruit confectionery. Pastila is very popular in Russia. It usually sells in small squares of various fruit flavors. They are like a bigger, fruitier Starburst.

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    🔥 31 up · 16 down▲ 1 above editor
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    Korivka Krowka
    Korivka KrowkaFood Drink

    Korivka Krowka is the final item listed.This individually wrapped candy has a sweet, sugary coating. Its ingredients include milk whey, starch, vanillin flavor, and more. Chewy candy lovers will like this.

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    🔥 24 up · 10 down▼ 2 below editor
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    Churchkhela
    ChurchkhelaFood Drink

    This is what Churchkhela is.These Georgian snacks mix a fruit bar and jerky slice. They contain nutritious, and not-so-nutritious, ingredients and offer many flavors. Fruit leather lovers will enjoy these.

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    🔥 26 up · 14 down
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    Smokva
    SmokvaFood Drink

    This is what Smokva is.Smokva was a popular candy, but finding it is getting harder. These candies use apple puree. They offer several flavors, with berry and cranberry being the most popular.

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    🔥 24 up · 16 down
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    Vzletnaya Candies

    This is what Vzletnaya Candies are.Vzletnaya candies are hard candy with a sweet, lemony taste. They look very much like Jolly Ranchers. Vzletnaya candies come in large packs and are slightly tart but equally sticky.

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    🔥 22 up · 17 down
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    Posidelkino Cookies

    This is what Posidelkino Cookies are.These traditional Russian oatmeal cookies come in flavors like almond, hazelnut, and milk. They are a popular snack in Russia. They look like British shortbread cookies.

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    🔥 22 up · 18 down

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