Moscow savours its palette with extra ‘Fish’iness, Organized extravagant ‘Fish Week’

• The flavoursome event took place from May 26 to June 4, 2023
• Tourists from India and natives of Russia delighted their palette with exquisite seafood cuisines.
• The one-of-a-kind Fish Festival of Moscow also included a special menu from the 50 best restaurants of the capital, culinary workshops, concert programs and sports entertainment.

Moscow wowed visitors with one of the most mouth-savouring events of the season, Fish Week. With more than 500 kinds of fish and seafood, a gastronomic Fish Festival was enjoyed thoroughly on the streets of the Russian capital, where the best suppliers from various parts of the country presented their products at fairs and in shopping chalets. Fish Week was basked by visitors at 23 venues at once in the capital, with people from different countries attending the event, including Indian audiences. In addition, the event also witnessed an incredible culinary show, ‘Big Fish Soup’, graced by the renowned Russian restaurateur and Chef Konstantin Ivlev, who prepared 100 litres of delicious fish soup using an exclusive recipe.

The extraordinary Fish Festival emerged as the most rejoiced event by the visitors as a perfect blend of food and recreational activities. Guests were not only able to enjoy delicacies but also participated in sporting events specially curated for them. There were fishing championships, SUP-boarding regattas and free water rides for young guests. While fishing championships were held in the city’s parks and SUP-boarding regattas on the banks of the Moskva River, the event organisers arranged free rides at the prime locations. It also had a special menu from the 50 best restaurants in the capital, culinary workshops, concert programs and sports entertainment.

‘Fish Week in Moscow’, the gastronomic festival, is one of many events within the framework of the Moscow Seasons project, where tourists from different countries are given a chance to get acquainted with the culture and history of Russia. It gave the opportunity to visitors coming from all over the world to dive into the cultural expedition of Russia while enjoying a delightful fish odyssey.

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