Can vrchný šál mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Russia?

In Russia, medium rare is called "Medium rare". Rare is "С кровью" and well done is "Хорошо прожаренный".

What is vrchný šál in Russia?

Q: What is vrchný šál in Russia?

vrchný šál is the Slovakia retail name for the top round (inside round), which sits on the round primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled vnutrennyaya chast bedra.

Q: What is vrchný šál called in Russia?

Look for vnutrennyaya chast bedra—mapped to Inside Round (top round (inside round)).

Q: What primal is vrchný šál from?

Inside Round is on the round primal (Inner thigh of the hindquarter).

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vrchny sal

is very similar to vnutrennyaya chast bedra in Russia

Ask for: vnutrennyaya chast bedra

About this cut

A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

round primal · Inner thigh of the hindquarter

In Russia

vnutrennyaya chast bedra

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How to order steak doneness

Slovakia → Russia

rareKrvavý→С кровью48–55°C

medium rareStredne krvavý→Medium rare55–60°C

mediumStredne prepečený→Medium60–65°C

well donePrepečený→Хорошо прожаренный70–100°C

Russian steaks are traditionally cooked medium to well-done. Rare (с кровью, 'with blood') is historically uncommon.

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“vrchný šál” in Slovakia maps to canonical inside round (round: Inner thigh of the hindquarter). In Russia, look for labels such as vnutrennyaya chast bedra. A large, lean cut from the inner thigh (adductor and semimembranosus muscles). Sold as top round steaks, London broil, or roasts. Lean but can be tough — best sliced thin or braised.

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