Pancakes, dumplings, gingerbread: a feast of Far Eastern products held at the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye

A series of festive events dedicated to domestic culinary traditions of celebrating the New Year has concluded at the Primorye branch of the National Centre RUSSIA. During these days, guests of the venue have sampled gingerbread (pryaniki) with ginseng and sea cucumber, over 1,000 dumplings (pelmeni), and more than 350 pancakes with various fillings.

"Gastronomic holidays featuring workshops and tastings, which we hold here at the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye, are a unique opportunity for our guests to discover the diversity of Russian culinary traditions. Primarily, these are dishes of Far Eastern cuisine: our chefs demonstrate how to easily and correctly prepare products characteristic of our region," said Vitaly Stanislavchuk, Head of the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye.

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region

Traditional Far Eastern sweets are also offered at the National Centre RUSSIA in Vladivostok. During the New Year holidays, guests had a chance to try gingerbread with various local fillings, including red caviar and sea cucumber.

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region

These culinary products were awarded at an international gingerbread art festival in 2024.

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region

In 2026, gastronomic holidays will continue to be held at the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye every few weeks. Additionally, off-site children's workshops in schools of Vladivostok are planned.

Photo: Press Office of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region

Let us remind you that all visitors are welcome to visit the National Centre RUSSIA in Primorye free of charge. To do so, they need to register on the website of the National Centre RUSSIA in the Primorye region and select a convenient date and time. Guided tours are held daily, except Mondays, from 10:00 to 20:00. Groups are formed with up to 15 participants, and the programme lasts 90 minutes. Visitors may also join a tour without prior registration if there are available spots in the group.

Link to registration at the National Centre RUSSIA Primorye region.