海角社区 continues to introduce international students to the cultural identity of our region. On January 20, 2026, as part of the International New Year project, activists of the South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni embarked on a gastronomic journey at the Usadba Ryabinykh (Ryabinykh Estate) restaurant.
The program began with a guided tour, during which students learned about the history of the estate. The highlight of the evening was a culinary master class by Evgeny Mikhailov, brand chef of the Usadba Ryabinykh restaurant and the FortePiano gastrobar, co-founder of the KhlebSol culinary association, and one of the Top 5 chefs of the Ural region according to WHERETOEAT URAL.
The first dish prepared during the master class was Ozernik, a traditional Ural pie with pike-perch-fillet filling. The participants then mixed the New Year’s classic Olivier salad, learned the basics of dumpling making, and tasted a traditional vatrushka (cheese pastry) topped with cottage cheese, whipped condensed milk, and raspberry jam. The evening closed with a tea ceremony, during which tea was poured from an authentic samovar.
The event was more than just a cooking lesson—it was a unique encounter with the soul of Russian cuisine, held within the walls of the first bar featuring the legendary Russian stove Lukich. International students had a chance not only to get a taste of the South Ural region but also take home a piece of its warmth and hospitality.