Nizhyn cucumbers are cucumbers of a special "Nizhyn" variety. These cucumbers are grown in the Nizhyn region, in particular, they prepared by the traditional method of pickling. Nizhyn cucumbers have a unique taste and they used to be a royal dish. Nizhin is known all over the world for its cucumbers. There is a monument to the Nizhyn cucumber in the city.
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