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Bread is the staff of life. This saying is true for Russia, where bread has always been considered the symbol of wealth and prosperity, and referred to as the gastronomic brand of many Russian cities. Kalach, a round shaped wheat bread, is the representation of Saratov, “bread capital” of the Volga region. This fact was the basis for the city's high status in Russia at the beginning of the twentieth century and still forms the image of Saratov. Analysing the local guidebooks and area study materials of differe...