Russians were told the average cost of the Easter table

The average cost of the Easter table this year will be 711 rubles for self-cooking main dishes. At the same time, 75% of Russians do not plan to save on holiday products. This follows from a study of the X5 Package service, the results of which were reviewed by Izvestia on April 16.

Analysts found out that this year a quarter of the respondents plan to spend from 1-2 thousand rubles on the Easter table, and another quarter — from 2-3 thousand rubles. 15% are ready for expenses in the amount of 3-4 thousand rubles.

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According to the data, two thirds of the country's residents celebrate this holiday every year, and one in five is ready to join the celebration if they receive an invitation from friends or family.

Eggs remain the main symbol of the holiday, they were included in the menu of 98% of respondents. Easter cake is almost as popular — 93%, and 50% of respondents plan to cook cottage cheese Easter. A third of Russians intend to end their fast with meat dishes, and 31% will celebrate Easter with traditional cahors.

The study showed that 92% of Russians retain the tradition of dyeing eggs using special dyes (43%), onion husks (28%) or thermal adhesives (21%). Three quarters of the respondents prepare Easter treats on their own, 66% arrange family feasts, and 33% decorate houses for the holiday.

As for cakes, 41% prefer options with rich glaze, 29% choose with candied fruits, and 11% — with nuts. Trending versions — with matches, gluten—free or sugar-free - proved popular with only 1% of respondents.

Earlier, on April 12, Maria Preobrazhenskaya, Palmira Art pastry chef, told Izvestia how to choose Easter cake and cottage cheese. According to the expert, when buying a cake, you need to pay attention to the appearance. It should be smooth, not crumpled, not deformed. The cake should not show any breaks or cracks, and it should not crumble. This is important because improper transportation and storage of the cake can lead to loss of presentation and quality of the product.