Founded in the mid-17th century as a winter quarters for traders and tax collectors, Irkutsk came to prominence in the 1800s. Participants in the Decembrist revolt against Tsar Nicholas I were exiled to Siberia in droves, turning Irkutsk into their cultural center. Today, it’s one of Siberia’s biggest and most important cities, with over half a million people, many universities, many historic churches and museums, and beautiful Lake Baikal, just about an hour away by train.
Restaurants in Irkutsk
5.0 based on 1 reviews
“Tsokol” is a new unusual place in touristic Irkutsk. These are the handicraft workshops, a shop with local souvenirs and interesting events. Siberian jade, Siberian ceramics, Siberian tea – if tourists want to dive into authentic Siberia, their road goes to “Tsokol”. WE HAVE: • SOUVENIR SHOP Tea, chocolate, honey, cosmetics, soap, balsams, stickers, magnets, ornaments with Siberian gems, etc. for sale. • SIBERIAN TEA CEREMONY Tasting 5 varieties of verbal tea using cups made of Olkhon clay; tasting Siberian honeycomb; stories about the local herbs, honey and ceramics. • HONEY CERAMICS Tea ceremony, Potter’s wheel or clay crafting workshop – making your own Siberian cup. • JADE COFFEE. JADE SOUND Jade coffee (tea) ceremony (elite coffee and the best herbal teas using cups made of Olkhon clay; stories about the jade stone); Jade stone massage (light version); Jade stone workshop (master’s story, demonstration of the machine’s work, opportunity to try the machine work).
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What is the secret of the Russian hospitality and soul? Certainly, it lies in its traditions, including traditional Russian feast. Together with the chef we will prepare a national Siberian dinner with Baikal grayling, fern, Buryat poses, taiga pelmeni, pancakes with caviar. Let's talk about national traditions, after all each dish has its own hidden history. Work will end with a dinner at a festively laid table. Master class "The Siberian kitchen" is an alternative way to rest for guests of our city, tourists or business partners. We organise gastronomic cruises across Baikal! Be ready for fascinating cooking master classes ashore and and on shipboard, the Baikal sun and fantastic landscapes!
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Cozy place for excellent time in the company of interesting creative people. Easy, simple and passionate for decorating presented on the master class thing natural materials. Enjoy the echoes of Siberian nature in the presented materials, drink its energy and of course take a particle of this nature with you!
We are engaged in training adults and children in various creative areas! Every person will find courses and master classes for himself!
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