Popular destinations for gastro tours in Russia: what will be fed in Kazan, St. Petersburg, Sochi?

Russian gastrotourism is experiencing a real boom, attracting more and more fans to combine travel with gastronomic discoveries.

The demand for gastronomic tours is growing every year, and not only among gourmets, but also among ordinary tourists who strive to make their trip more tasty and memorable.

St. Petersburg

The gastronomic capital of Russia remains St. Petersburg A city where culinary traditions of different eras and cultures are intertwined.

When traveling, you always want to try something new, unique and local. Many people know about shaverm and puffs in St. Petersburg. Here it is "shaverma", not "shaurma".

In St. Petersburg, the pronunciation of this dish is different, which often confuses tourists, but makes it more special. Local residents are sure that here shaverma is prepared in a special way and, by the way, do not add Korean carrots and cabbage to it, but use only meat, vegetables, sauce and lavash.

Pyshki is not just an incredibly tasty delicacy, but a real symbol of St. Petersburg, which every guest of the city must try. They can be found in many establishments, but for the most original you need to go to the Big Stable.

Smell is a fish with the aroma of cucumbers, one of the most delicious in St. Petersburg. Smelt season begins in April and continues throughout May. Every year since 1708 there has been a festival dedicated to this fish. Although smelt is prepared in many establishments, it can be prepared independently, because in the season it is easily sold in stores. The recipe is simple: rinse the fish, dry, collapse in flour and roast in a frying pan with a little oil added.

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However, the palm of the championship in the development of gastrotourism is confidently held by the southern regions: the Krasnodar Territory with its famous resorts, such as

• Abrau-Durso - there you can visit vineyards, wineries, restaurants, get to tastings, festivals,
• Stavropolye. Here you can enjoy a variety of chebureks, khichins, khachapuri, mamalyga with smoked cheese and harcho. All these dishes are served with greens and seasonings - dill, parsley, cilantro, basil and taroon.
• Rostov region. Winemaking on the Don has a centuries-old history, rooted in antiquity. On the trip you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Cossacks, enjoy fish dishes and Don wine - and feel all the harmony and sophistication of this amazing culture.

Particularly popular are gastroturas in Tver regionTourists are offered to taste farm cheeses and meat products prepared according to traditional recipes. Here you can also take part in culinary master classes and even prepare your own lunch from fresh local products.

Classic directions of gastrotourism are also relevant:

• Kazan with its rich and delicious Tatar cuisine. Tatar cuisine is famous for a variety of products from sweet and sweet dough: chelpek, katlam, kosh-tele, lavash, pate and others, which are traditionally served to tea. One of the classic Tatar dishes is Echpochmak - a triangular cake with a filling of fatty meat and onions. Later, pieces of potatoes were also added to the filling.

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• Crimea with unique wine tours,
• Sochi neighbouring AbkhaziaWhere you can get acquainted with the original Caucasian cooking.

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The choice of gastrotour always depends on what taste discoveries the traveler wants to make. Today, Russians are becoming more thoughtful in choosing gastronomic travel, preferring not just tastings, but a full immersion in the culinary traditions of the region.

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