Russian Delicacies/Ruske Delicije

Hidden in a courtyard off the northern side of Vlaška, this tiny but well-stocked shop will satisfy anyone who hankers after the bounty of Mother Russia. And we’re not just talking about vodka and pickled gherkins – you can also stock up on Georgian barbeque sauce, smoked salmon, and fine-looking presentation boxes of chocolates made by confectionery firms who still rejoice in names like Red Front St Petersburg and Red October. For all this Russian bounty, we need to thank Anastasija, brought to Zagreb when she was 11 years old.