10 Nashville donut shots named after Russian writers and poets

1. Tolstoy’s Twists Specializing in braided donuts that reflect the complex narratives of Tolstoy’s novels, these creations are as epic as “War and Peace.”

2. Pushkin Pastries Known for their rich and elegant cream-filled creations, Pushkin Pastries aims to bring the lyricism of Alexander Pushkin’s works into each bite.

3. Dostoevsky Donuts Specializing in dark chocolate and rich coffee flavors, these donuts are as intense and complex as Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novels.

4. Chekhov’s Cherry Rings With a motto of “no unnecessary elements,” each donut here has a single cherry on top, reflecting Anton Chekhov’s minimalist storytelling.

5. Gogol Glazes Serving donuts with quirky shapes and unexpected fillings, Gogol Glazes brings the absurdity and satire of Nikolai Gogol’s work to the pastry world.

6. Turgenev Treats These donuts often come in pairs, paying homage to Ivan Turgenev’s famous work “Fathers and Sons” with matching “parent” and “child” donuts.

7. Mayakovsky’s Maple Bars Inspired by the innovative and rebellious spirit of poet Vladimir Mayakovsky, these donuts break all the traditional pastry rules.

8. Akhmatova Icings Dedicated to Anna Akhmatova, the shop offers delicate, intricately designed donuts, often featuring poetic lines piped in edible ink.

9. Pasternak Pastries Known for their award-winning flavors, this shop pays homage to Boris Pasternak, the Nobel Prize-winning author of “Doctor Zhivago,” with donuts as timeless as his work.

10. Lermontov’s Lemon Glaze Offering zesty lemon-flavored donuts that balance tart and sweet, this shop brings the tragedy and romance of Mikhail Lermontov’s works to the culinary world.