Kulinariya 1955 – First Edition Soviet Cookbook with Color Food Photography, USSR

Kulinariya (Кулинария) – The Classic Soviet Cookbook, 1955

An original first edition of Kulinariya, one of the most substantial culinary publications of the Soviet 1950s.

Published in Moscow in 1955 by Gostorgizdat, this remarkable hardcover book offers an extensive collection of traditional recipes, professional cooking methods, and beautifully presented examples of Soviet restaurant cuisine.

With 960 pages, the volume covers thousands of recipes and detailed culinary instructions, ranging from everyday meals to elaborate restaurant-style dishes.

Highlights

• First edition published in 1955

• More than 3,000 recipes

• Traditional Soviet and Russian culinary heritage

• Color photographs of prepared dishes and table settings

• Vintage illustrations of professional kitchen equipment

• Restaurant cooking techniques and food presentation

• Nutritional information and food preparation guidance

• Authentic mid-century Soviet book design

The photographs of plated dishes, decorative appetizers, and grand restaurant interiors make this publication a compelling piece of vintage culinary history.

Bibliographic Details

• Original title: Кулинария

• English title: Cookery / Kulinariya

• Editor: M. O. Lifshits

• Publisher: Gostorgizdat

• Place: Moscow, USSR

• Publication year: 1955

• Edition: First

• Pages: 960

• Original publication includes 106 leaves of illustrations

• Language: Russian

• Binding: Hardcover

Condition

Vintage pre-owned condition. The cover has visible rubbing, discoloration and wear. Pages show age-related yellowing, occasional creases, small tears, and markings. A handwritten price marking is present on an endpaper. Completeness of the illustration plates has not been individually confirmed. Please refer to the photographs for exact condition.