The expert advised the directions for food tours in Russia

Summer is an ideal time for gastronomic trips around Russia. For example, food tourists who want to combine a beach holiday with gastronomic experiences can go to Crimea. There, travelers can get acquainted with local wines and Crimean Tatar cuisine. Natalia Anstal, head of the Go Travel tour operator, told Izvestia on May 20 what other destinations can please tourists choosing food tours.

Anstal said that Kazan attracts fans of authentic Tatar cuisine. Here you can not only taste the famous chak-chak and echpochmak in their historical homeland, but also get acquainted with the ancient traditions of cooking these dishes.

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The Golden Ring of Russia, especially Suzdal, offers to immerse yourself in the world of Russian cuisine with its pies, mead and traditional pickles. In Tula, in addition to the famous gingerbread, it is worth paying attention to local meat dishes and ancient recipes preserved in this region.

Sochi and Krasnaya Polyana will be an excellent choice for those who want to get acquainted with Caucasian cuisine in its diversity — from Adjarian khachapuri to juicy kebabs and aromatic sauces.

According to the expert, St. Petersburg remains the gastronomic capital of Russia, where you can taste the interpretations of Russian cuisine from the best chefs of the country.

"Today, gastrotourism in Russia is so developed that it is possible to find an offer for any request and budget," Anstal notes. "These can be simple guided tours with tastings, as well as full—fledged culinary tours with master classes from local chefs."

According to the expert, combined tours that combine gastronomic experiences with a wine list or an excursion program are particularly popular. Such trips allow you not only to taste local delicacies, but also to learn the history of their creation, as well as to get acquainted with the culture of the region through its culinary traditions.

Earlier, on May 14, Vladimir Neronov, MD, an infectious disease specialist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg Clinic), told Izvestia about the importance of vaccinations when planning a vacation abroad. He warned that there are diseases specific to specific regions where entry may be prohibited without a vaccination certificate.