Rusprodsoyuz reported a reduction in the cost of making okroshka per year.

The average cost of making okroshka in Russia for a family of four decreased by 0.5% over the year. This was announced on May 30 by Dmitry Vostrikov, executive director of the Rusprodsoyuz association, in an interview with TASS.

The price of a meal per family decreased by 0.5% over the year, to 448.6 rubles. A year earlier, the average cost of okroshka was 450.9 rubles.

The expert clarified that the calculations were based on the okroshka recipe, which includes potatoes — 300 g, cucumbers — 200 g, eggs — 4 pcs., radishes — 200 g, boiled sausage — 300 g, fresh greens — a bunch, kvass — 1 liter, sour cream — 80 g.

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