Belarusian Woman's Borscht Video Goes Viral

On June 5th, 2025, a video of a Belarusian woman, Larisa Mokrousova, eating borscht went viral. The video, filmed in what appears to be her home, shows her adding mayonnaise to the soup and enjoying it with a large piece of bread. Mokrousova's commentary is in Russian and focuses on her personal experience. The video's popularity might reflect a broader interest in food-related content and cultural differences in eating habits. While not a major news event, it highlights the global reach of social media and how seemingly mundane activities can capture significant online attention.