A JOURNEY DOWN THE VOLGA, OR THE IRONY OF TASTE

A gastronomic journey through memories

September 5, 2026

14:00–17:00

Bosphorus, Istanbul

Ticket price:

• Until August 15 — 4,900 TL (Early Bird)

• From August 16 — 5,200 TL

  
  

Dress code: Soviet Chic (no bourgeois excess)

Limited seating.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Attention, passengers.

Our journey will take you through the cities, kitchens, and memories of an entire era.

You can expect dishes that brought families together around the same table, were passed down from generation to generation, and became part of some of our warmest memories.

This is a journey through the tastes of childhood, family traditions, and those little moments that still bring a smile.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

THE ROUTE

① Za vstrechu! (To a Good Start!)

Borodinsky rye bread • Homemade butter • Pickled cucumber • Green onion • Chilled shot of vodka

② Novogodniy stol (New Year’s Table)

Olivier salad • Herring under a fur coat • Vinaigrette • “Soviet” sparkling wine

③ Krasny Oktyabr (Red October)

Homestyle borscht • Sour cream • Garlic pampushka • Cherry infusion

④ Dazdraperma (“Long Live the First of May!”)

Siberian pelmeni • Sour cream • Butter • Fresh dill • Raspberry infusion

⑤ Mir! Trud! Kotleta! (Peace! Labour! Cutlet!)

Homestyle chicken cutlet • Mashed potatoes • Mushroom sauce • Sauerkraut • Berry kompot & vodka

⑥ Druzhba narodov (Friendship of Nations)

Classic Uzbek plov with lamb • Apricot kompot & vodka

⑦ Izdelia konditerskie po GOSTu (Confectionery Products According to GOST)

Ptichye Moloko • Medovik • Napoleon (your choice) • Black tea with sugar

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please note:


• Guests must be 18+ due to alcohol service.


• The menu is fixed and prepared as a complete tasting experience.


• Vegetarian and pescatarian options are not available.

• Reservation is confirmed upon payment.

• Seats are strictly limited due to the intimate nature of the experience.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Your table is set, the kettle is on, and the journey is about to begin. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.