CLEAN : Moscow restaurants embrace culinary roots in face of sanctions

The video discusses the impact of the ruble crash, EU sanctions, and Russia's food embargo on Moscow's restaurant scene, leading to closures and rising costs. Chefs are adapting by creating new dishes with local ingredients. Restaurants are shifting to local produce, embracing cultural roots, and selling furniture to cope with economic challenges. The focus is on using Russian products as EU sanctions persist.

What are the main factors affecting Moscow's restaurant industry as mentioned in the video?

• Increase in tourism and local demand

• Ruble crash, EU sanctions, and food embargo

• Introduction of new international cuisines

• Government subsidies and tax cuts

How are chefs in Moscow adapting to the economic challenges?

• By importing more ingredients

• By creating new dishes with local ingredients

• By reducing menu prices significantly

• By closing down their restaurants

Which type of restaurants are most affected by the economic changes?

• Restaurants relying on local produce

• Restaurants relying on imported ingredients

• Fast food chains

• Street food vendors

What has been the average increase in food prices in Moscow?

• 10%

• 16%

• 25%

• 30%

What cultural shift is occurring in Moscow's culinary scene?

• A move towards international cuisines

• A focus on traditional Russian dishes

• A decline in culinary interest

• An increase in fast food popularity