Russian Red garlic has big bulbs that have a slightly purple skin that wraps the bulbs and cloves. Approximately 6-9 cloves/ bulb. Russian garlic cloves have a milder flavor than typical garlic, so don't use them in dishes in which you want the flavor of garlic to shine through. The taste of Russian garlic is a cross between garlic and onion. ... Add them to soups, pasta dishes, pizza and dips, either raw or lightly cooked.