Decent Blini — nothing more, nothing less

Blini at this place was fine. The subtly sour from fermentation flavour was there but not distinguished. dill was present in the right quantities but without the care that makes the difference. You can taste when something is being made to a formula.

the Russian tea tradition using a samovar is centuries old and central to social hospitality. The a traditional Russian stolovaya canteen setting was generic rather than immersive. kvas was offered but not explained. If you're in the area and want Blini it'll do. If you're going out of your way, look elsewhere.