The nomenclatural status of the names of the Russula-species occurring in the Netherlands is investigated. Several names are found to be incorrect, illegitimate or invalid. The impact of the sanctioning system on nomenclatural stability is discussed, and its superiority is demonstrated. Four new combinations are made, viz. Russula fragilis vai. knauthii, R. laurocerasi var. fragans, R. pseudoaeruginea, and R. risigallina. Russula clariana is validly described.