Definition & Meaning of "Preferans"

What is "Russian Preference"?

Russian Preference is a trick-taking card game popular in Russia and some neighboring countries. It is typically played by four players in two teams, with a standard 52-card deck. The game starts with a bidding phase, where players decide whether they want to play a "preference" game or pass. In the preference game, one team is designated as the declarer and tries to win as many tricks as possible, while the other team attempts to block them. The game has a trump suit, which is stronger than the other suits. The objective is to win tricks by playing higher cards within the same suit or using trump cards. Russian Preference combines strategy, teamwork, and skill to outplay the opposing team and achieve the highest score.