The guide book says you should try and gave an authentic meal with a Russian family. How likely is that? You can hardly walk up to a stranger in a bar and, as a foreigner, ask to pop round to theirs for dinner. Thankfully Scott already knew a Russian couple and their daughter. Well Ukranian to be precise but close enough.
And so we were treated to an enormous meal that consisted of potato and chicken soup, black bread, cold meats, new Russian salad, guerkins, roulade and vodka. Lots of vodka. That’s a toast, with vodka, every 15 minutes. It was amazing. The whole family joined us and we were privledged to use their best silverware which was obtained by mother Larissa climbing onto the shoulders of husband Slava. Did I mention they are a circus act? We didn’t expect to get a live show but it was hilarious to watch a circus family at home.
The food was amazing. The drink was exceptional. The hospitality was bar none. Probably the friendliest family in Moscow.
One of the most interesting points ofvthe night was on the topic if Georgia. The Russian family are certain that Georgia is on the verge of genocide. Lining up children and executing them. That’s why Russian invaded. That’s why they refuse to back down without NATO forces monitoring. Media spin or the truth? Either way they’re not too fond of the Americans, that’s for certain.
We’d already spent the day with Slava, seeing the sights, including the Kremlin, Church of Christ Our Saviour and Lenin’s tomb ( he’s not looking well).
After a slight (hour long diversion) we finally made it back to the hostel. One more beer then time for bed.
