Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 23 hours ago
Some Russian habits, traditions or food seem really strange for people from abroad. This is Hematogen bar. Its main ingredient is albumin, or in simple words, a bull’s blood. In the Soviet Union, it was given to children to increase their iron levels, and to injured Red Army soldiers to help recovery. It's a very popular children and adults' treat.
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Some Russian habits, traditions or food seem really strange for people from abroad. This is Hematogen bar. Its main ingredient is albumin, or in simple words, a bull’s blood. In the Soviet Union, it was given to children to increase their iron levels, and to injured Red Army soldiers to help recovery. It's a very popular children and adults' treat.
📌 More about Russian customs and habits - youtu.be/PYmIabGGGPQ
📍 More videos:
youtu.be/Zsi3Naelsyw - Life in a provincial Russian town in the Urals | Perm
youtube.com/watch?v=2pVu9PDhm2Y - Russian culture | Habits you should adopt in Russia










