"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and avoid the people, you might better stay at home"
~James Michener~
WOW! This is already our last day of Moscow before we head south. We've already seen and experienced so much, so for our last day in Moscow (with the exception of the elegant Ryabushinksy Mansion) it'll be an open ended and non-structured day. This will allow us to take James Michener`s words of advice and simply dive into Russian culture firsthand. We`ll experience Russian delicacies, customs, and of course premium vodka!
Bright and early in the morning we`ll take a step back into the 1930`s and travel to the stunning, state of the art Ryabushinsky Mansion. This is an extraordinary illustration of art noveau architecture.
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| Maxim Gorky`s Mansion |
After accomplishing everything we had scheduled for today, we`ll start exploring and discovering on our own path. Since I`m a massive foodie and quite adventurous, the menu for today will feature some classic Russian dishes...
- Russian Borscht (Local Culinary Classic - Savoring!)
- Blinis (Like American Pancakes - Delectable!)
- Piroggis (Fried to Perfection - Not Healthy, But I`m On Vacation!)
- Caviar (Expensive and Salty!)
To learn how to make borscht soup so you can try it out, check this informative video out...
Finally, everything will be coated with a smooth shot of Vodka. Our shot will be taken at the best restaurant in Moscow, Les Menus, with the lead chef Pierre Gagnaire. It`ll resemble the unforgettable CULTURE that we've been exposed to thus far on my dream vacation.
Cheers from Moscow!
Austin
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| A Shot of Culture |
