Lunch costs for early Soviet cosmonauts and today’s meals

Lunch for the first Soviet cosmonauts would cost today’s Russians around 130 rubles, according to a calculation by the SberMarket grocery delivery service based on the menu used by German Titov. The service noted that Titov was served vegetable puree, liver pâté, and fruit juice for lunch during his flight, offering a historically grounded glimpse into the meals that fueled early space exploration. [Source: SberMarket] In breaking down the components, analysts estimated a carrot, celery, onion, garlic, and parsley vegetable puree at about 60 rubles per serving, a liver pâté mix with carrots, onions, and butter at 34 rubles per serving, and 200 milliliters of apple juice priced at 119 rubles. The calculation reflects contemporary price levels while staying faithful to the original dietary choices. [Source: SberMarket]