In the Nizhny Novgorod region, August 11 is celebrated as White Mushroom Day.

      August 11 is celebrated as the Day of the White Mushroom — an unofficial holiday for mushroom pickers and lovers of dishes made from forest gifts. It is also relevant for residents of the Nizhny Novgorod region, where mushroom picking remains a popular form of seasonal recreation.

      The white mushroom is considered one of the most valuable edible mushrooms. It is also called a boletus, and in different regions of Russia, there are other folk names.

      White mushrooms grow in the forest zone of the European part of Russia, in the taiga, and in the Caucasus. They can adapt to different types of soil, except for peat soils.

      Boletus mushrooms are especially common in spruce, birch, and pine forests. The appearance and aroma of the mushrooms can vary depending on the place of growth.

      The name "white mushroom," according to one version, comes from the flesh that does not change color after being cut. Boletus mushrooms are valued for their distinctive taste and aroma, which is why they are fried, boiled, dried, and used for various preparations.

      When picking mushrooms, it is important to remember similar species. One of the look-alikes of the white mushroom is the bitter mushroom, or gorchak. Externally, it may resemble a boletus, but it has a pronounced bitter taste.

      Experts also recommend being careful about the location of mushroom picking and not taking specimens that raise doubts about their edibility.

      The history of the Day of the White Mushroom dates back to 1997. It is believed that the initiators of the date were the mushroom hunting enthusiasts themselves.

      In some Russian regions, thematic festivals, fairs, and master classes dedicated to the collection, preparation, and storage of mushrooms are held on this day.

      For the residents of Nizhny Novgorod, the Day of the White Mushroom may be another reason to go on a "quiet hunt," but when collecting forest mushrooms, it is important to exercise caution and only take well-known species.

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