Herring is the centerpiece of a traditional Russian table. Whether it's a weekday meal or a festive celebration, herring has the power to make any table feel warm, familiar, and truly delicious. An incredible variety of dishes can be made from herring: soups, salads, main courses, and hundreds of different appetizers. Herring is rich in vitamins A, D, and B group, as well as selenium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iodine, sodium, fluorine, magnesium, zinc, along with polyunsaturated fatty acids, high-quality protein, and antioxidants.