I have been thinking about your post for days! Part of the trouble I have had is not knowing exactly what is there for you in Belarus. I imagine lots of basics. Actually I imagine lots of turnips and mutton, but that shows my ignorance.

So, with that in mind, I came up with the more continental things we have here. Pesto, mozzarella and olives. to say nothing of olive oils of all types and balsamic vinegar. Artichokes and stuffed aubergines in tins. Pine nuts, and interesting tinned fish. (I don't eat meat, so my thoughts run to other things)

Then a range of indian spices, to cheer up the mutton! And chilles, dried from the Cool Chille Company.

And finally, some good old sugar free jelly. which is disgusting if you want real food, but fills the sweet gap sometimes.

Have fun.

lucy