Calgary Russian Store

I went here for the first time last week and I was impressed. There was a great selection of products from Eastern Europe (cold cuts, candies, beverages, etc) The lady had made fresh shuba that day and I had to get some (if you haven’t tried it, it’s a layered dish made from cooked and grated potatoes and beets, layered over finely chopped salted herring and mayo - it is really tasty, a bit of an acquired taste). I also got some chunks of cold-smoked salmon (this was really good). To the people who say the staff aren’t friendly: not true at all. You need to understand that you’re entering a different cultural space and Eastern Europeans (because of some rough historical experiences) tend to be more neutral in demeanour. They also have a dry sense of humour. To them, excessive grinning and smiling, which you may think is “friendly”, can be interpreted as strange (ie. crazy person) and fake.

I want to start by saying: I highly recommend their in-house, store made pelmenis!My g.f was adopted from Russia when she was 10 and since I met her has always talked about foods she vaguely remembers. I googled this place after talking to a friend and bought her house made pelmenis, I made them as a surprise for my g.f, she cried, she was overjoyed to have a little piece of her culture back.Since, I've had their poppy seed strudels, their house made cheesescake buns" (vatrushka) and their house made cherry buns they were all incredibly fresh and soft and amazing with good tea or coffee!After being so impressed my g.f ordered 2L of borscht from the very happy woman who works there she was very knowledgable

So a friend and I are on a mission to try our city's offering of ethnic markets. Every week we select a few to visit and shop in. Our visit to the Russian Store his past Sunday did not disappoint! Tanya was a delight! Very helpful with how to tips to cook the offerings of the store. I bought the most flavourful Borscht I have ever had - I will definitely buy this delicious house made soup again! Now, I can't wait to try the little meat dumplings that are also made in house!

I needed some wheat for a recipe and found exactly what I needed and more!The lady was very helpful and friendly, even giving some cooking tips.I will definitely be back.

Great customer service, neat, well-organized & well maintained store. We’ll definitely come back & recommend it to anyone. PS … and their honey cake is definitely to die for!

I bought several things - perogies, cabbage rolls, sauce, natural sour cream, and pastries/ cake - all of it was delicious! Highly recommend.

Very cozy and tidy. We love the green tomatoes!

Brings back memories of all the products my parents used to buy back in Toronto. I always stop by this gem every time I come through Calgary and stock up on goods. Very friendly staff and great selection of items for the size of store.

Ended up getting a pretty good honey cake. Never even knew that was a thing.