Borscht Ingredient Prices Surge Up to 87% in Russia

Borscht Ingredient Prices Surge Up to 87% in Russia

The price of vegetables needed to cook borscht has risen sharply in Russia over the past year, the Kommersant business daily reported Thursday, citing state data.  The so-called "borscht index" has been used as an indicator of economic well-being in eastern European countries, as the traditional soup's ingredients include staple products commonly found in kitchens across the region.