Kurenoy, N.; Menshikova, V. Home Canning (Domashnie konservy), 1967. In Russian

Куренной Н. М., Меньшикова В. К. Домашние консервы.
Волгоград : Нижне-Волжское книжное издательство, 1967.
198 с., ил. Твёрдый издательский переплёт, обычный формат.
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Kurenoy, N.; Menshikova, V. Home Canning (Domashnie konservy).
Volgograd: Nizhne-Volzhskoe Publishing House, 1967.
198 pp., ill. Hardcover, standard format.

Published in 1967 in Volgograd, a region renowned for its rich agricultural output along the Volga River, this practical guide serves as a quintessential example of Soviet domestic economy literature from the late 1960s. N. Kurenoy and V. Menshikova compiled a comprehensive manual designed to help Soviet households preserve the seasonal bounty of their "dacha" gardens and local markets using reliable, scientifically-grounded methods.
The book provides a detailed look at the technology of home preservation, covering everything from the sterilization of glass jars to the chemical properties of natural preservatives like salt, sugar, and vinegar. It features hundreds of recipes for fruit preserves, jams, compotes, marinated vegetables, and fermented specialties. Notably, the authors emphasize safety and the prevention of foodborne illnesses, providing clear instructions on processing times and temperatures required for different types of produce.
Beyond simple recipes, the manual includes advice on the selection of raw materials and the storage of finished products in domestic conditions. Illustrated with instructional drawings and diagrams of kitchen equipment of the era, this volume is not only a functional culinary reference but also a nostalgic artifact of Soviet everyday life. It reflects a time when home canning was both a necessity and a widespread cultural tradition, capturing the flavors and techniques of a mid-century Russian kitchen.