Following decades of culinary stagnation Russian cuisine is witnessing an electrifying renaissance! Chefs around the country are not only returning to Russia’s pre-Revolutionary gilded age, which made Russian kitchens rival that of France, but are exploring diverse ethnic influences for new forms of inspiration. Modern Russian cuisine—in sharp contrast to the old stereotypes—is light, elegant and original.

One of the best places to learn the art of nouvelle Russian cooking is in St. Petersburg, the heart of what was once one of the world’s largest and wealthiest empires! Few cities can offer as many stunning attractions and intriguing moods as St. Petersburg, The City of the Tsars, which combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a distinctly European flavor. At the crossroads of Europe and Russia, the city blends the monumentality of Paris with the canals of Venice and the art treasures of Florence.

Through the sunny summer days and endless twilights of the famed White Nights, St. Petersburg casts its own spell over visitors. Having visited St. Petersburg many times ourselves, we believe it's the perfect setting to combine a fascinating and romantic getaway with hands-on cooking classes that will open up a whole new world of cooking.