What's Cooking in the Kremlin

In this captivating culinary travel adventure, award-winning Polish journalist Witold Szabłowski explores the last hundred years of Russian history through its rich and complex food culture. With a style reminiscent of Anthony Bourdain, he delves into the stories of Kremlin kitchen staff, revealing surprising anecdotes about the dining habits of historical figures like Tsar Nicholas II and Stalin. Traveling to various significant locations, Szabłowski uncovers how food has played a pivotal role in Russia’s identity and power dynamics, providing not just recipes but also a unique perspective on how cuisine intertwined with the nation’s evolution from hardship to grandiose feasts.