Can cola 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".

round primal · Uruguay

cola

Q: What is cola in Russia?

cola is the Uruguay retail name for the oxtail, which sits on the round primal. In Russia, the same cut is most often labeled khvost.

Q: What is cola called in Russia?

Look for khvost—mapped to Oxtail (oxtail).

Q: What primal is cola from?

Oxtail is on the round primal (Tail, cross-cut into round sections).

In Russia, this cut is khvost.

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Fig. 1 · Tail, cross-cut into round sections · round primal

About this cut

The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.

Primalround

LocationTail, cross-cut into round sections

In Russiakhvost

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How to order steak doneness

Uruguay → Russia

rare	Jugoso	→	С кровью	48–55°C
medium rare	A punto	→	Medium rare	55–60°C
medium	Cocido	→	Medium	60–65°C
well done	Bien cocido	→	Хорошо прожаренный	70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want — e.g., “warm red center” — rather than relying on the name alone.

Detailed explanation

“cola” in Uruguay maps to canonical oxtail (round: Tail, cross-cut into round sections). In Russia, look for labels such as khvost. The tail, cut into thick cross-sections exposing a central bone surrounded by rich, gelatinous meat. One of the most universally recognized cuts across all cultures. Ideal for slow braising — produces extraordinarily rich, collagen-heavy broth.