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Pskov Milk Ceramics
The traditional way of making clayware in Pskov always involved milk. The item was baked twice, second time it was soaked in milk before being put in the oven. Milk burnt, and turned the clay into a darker, almost black colour. Usually there're no or very few ornaments in milk ceramics, it's beauty is in the simplicity and a certain austerity of its shapes. The milk ceramics is sold in the souvenir shops inside the Pskov Kremlin.
Yuri Peresada's Ceramics
Kalach is another treat that Kolomna was famous for in the 19th century. Once this funny-looking pastry was the most famous Russian fast food. Both merchants and coachmen enjoyed eating it on the go. Traditionally, it's eaten with butter. You need to cut the thick part known as 'belly' in the middle and spread butter inside it. As kalach is usually served hot, just out of the oven, the butter melts really fast. The kalach is only sold at the bakery by the Kalach Museum (50RUB each). They usually get sold out very quick but new hot ones will probably arrive in an hour or two. You can also join the Kalach museum tour where you'll be offered a freshly-baked kalach with butter and tea.
