Ukrainian chef Ievgen Klopotenko says that borscht is undoubtedly Ukrainian and any Russians who think their ancestors invented the soup are wrong. And he wants UNESCO to recognize his claim.
Source: Chef says borscht is ‘100 per cent’ Ukrainian — and asks UNESCO to back up his claim | CBC Radio
TIL there is/was uncertainty about beet soup. Reminds me of the uncertain origin of falafels.
Also, for the record, I’ve never eaten borscht.
