Experience the culture of south-western Russia through its food! In addition to showcasing the historical, architectural, and scenic highlights of this fascinating, yet less-visited, region, this tour gives you the chance to try traditional delicacies from Ossetian pies and Kalmykia village food to Caspian caviar. Immerse yourself in the Soviet atmosphere of Moscow’s Glavpivtorg Restaurant, dine at an Ossetian brewery, enjoy delicious fresh fish dishes at a sturgeon farm, and participate in several culinary master classes. Other highlights include visiting one of the largest Buddhist temples in Europe, exploring the evocative Dargavs Necropolis in the mountains of Ossetia, experiencing traditional Kalmyk village culture. Discover the unique republics of North Ossetia-Alania and Kalmykia, the “Caspian Capital”, Astrakhan, and the Caucasian Mineral Waters ecological region on this 8-day Gastronomy and Culture of North Ossetia, Kalmykia and Astrakhan tour.
