On April 25, the "Pizza M Grill" restaurant opened its doors to representatives of Vladivostok’s culinary industry on the occasion of "Taste of America" – an American food products presentation. As the APEC summit ...

The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of the U.S. Consulate in St. Petersburg launched its first-ever retail grocery promotion on Thursday, April 19th, 2012. In conjunction with Land supermarkets, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (http://www.usmef.org/international-markets/russia/) ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Russian Engineering Academy of Management and Agrobusiness, with support from U.S. Dept. of State convened a mix of Russian and American scientists, Russian government officials, agribusiness representatives ...

The US Forest Service (USFS) hosted a high level 6-person delegation from the Russian Federal Forestry Agency (RFFA) in Washington, DC and Colorado April 2-6, 2012 to participate in a bilateral Forestry Working Group meeting. ...

The 5th Annual Winter Grains Conference (link) , known among specialists as a "Davos for grain" took place in Belokurikha, Altay, on March 1 – 3, 2012. The participants of the conference ...

For the first time ever the U.S. Consulate’s Agricultural Trade Office in St. Petersburg and LAND 24 Co Supermarket are teaming up to conduct “America Days in LAND”. The event will include American product tastings ...

Below are the planned activities for USDA Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg and Vladivostok)

April 18-28: “Taste of America” Retail Promotion at LAND Retail Chains in St. Petersburg: April 18-28, 2012 -- The ...

This month, Lady Liberty toasts to a uniquely American spirit: Bourbon. Bourbon is not only a drink, but it is a part of the history of America’s birth.

In 1964, the U.S. Congress recognized ...

Representatives of "Rosagroleasing" together with experts in the field of animal health and breeding of the Republic of Mordovia, made a working trip to the U.S. for the selection of cattle Aberdeen-Angus breed of black ...

In 2011, veterinarians from the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) traveled to Yaroslavl, Ryazan, Velikiy Luki, and Orenburg to implant 100 embryos into Russian cows. Twelve months later, the calves are doing well and demonstrate ...

On February 14th, 2012, Ambassador Michael McFaul visited the U.S. exhibitors at ProdExpo food industry trade show in Moscow. Ambassador McFaul blogged about his interactions with American and Russian businesses at the show; please click ...

U.S. Ambassador Blogs: “Senator Baucus Works to Advance Russian-American Economic Partnership” ...

February 2012 Dear Readers, We are in the thick of winter and as I write the snow is falling, the wind is blowing and the temperature is dropping. Traditionally, Russians would reach for a cup of ...

Do you believe that Niagara Falls stopped once in the 19th century? Do you believe that there is an annual Apple Day celebrated in the United States? Do you know how many stripes there are ...

On December 16, 2011, Trade Ministers approved the terms of Russia’s accession and issued a formal invitation for Russia to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) as its 155th Member, culminating Russia’s 18-year effort to ...

LADY LIBERTY TOASTS….THE WINTER HOLIDAYS IN AMERICA

By now, the streets, shops and homes of America are lit up with holiday lights. The sounds of holiday music are everywhere. In the United States, which ...

You are very welcome to visit the "American Home" during the Christmas "Yarmarka" Market in St. Petersburg from December 21 to January 14 on Ostrovskiy Square. There, you can try cheesecakes from Chicago, ...

On October 13, 2011, Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas joined FAS Moscow at the Golden Autumn agricultural trade show in Moscow. This show, in which FAS Moscow has participated for six years, is a forum ...

World Food Moscow 2011 Generates Over USD30 Million in On-Site and Projected Sales for U.S. Companies. World Food Moscow 2011, one of the largest food and beverage events in Russia, took place in Moscow, Russia, ...

On June 06-09, 2011 took place XII International Grain Round «Grain market – yesterday, today, tomorrow» in Gelendzhik, Krasnodar Territory.

Minister-counselor for Agricultural Affairs of the US Embassy Scott Reynolds took part in ...

Minister-Counselor for Agricultural Affairs Scott Reynolds expressed his appreciation for Minister of Agriculture Elena Skrynnik’s participation in the February 2nd DVC with Secretary Vilsack.

Minister Skrynnik said that she looked forward to cooperation with the USA ...

In January 2011, the American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA) implanted 100 dairy and beef embryos in four regions (Ryazan, Orenburg, Pskov, and Yaroslavl) of Russia. In total, an estimated 500 Russians from across the country ...

Since 1955, the Fancy Food Shows have been North America’s largest specialty food and beverage marketplace. In 2011 more than 2,500 exhibitors will present the wide selection of foods and beverages, including confections, cheese, coffee, ...