Russian Community In Hungary

Budapest has emerged as a cultural metropolis in the past decades. The moment spring season evolves from its early days, it is time to join the global party. When the majestic lights of the sun hit the Danube, we all know that the vibrant multi-national gatherings are about to begin and we are all ready to venture into unknown. Russians are no different from any other communities living in Hungary; Rock concerts, wine festivals, literally and art exhibitions, great diners – we love that perfect blend of a purist urban feel with a little sense of a cultural heritage.

To the outsiders it may seem that Russians have only couple of long-standing love affairs – vodka, red colour and gold. Believe it or not, it may actually be true, because Godunov Vodka Bar, located in the downtown of the Hungarian capital attracts majority of the young Russians as well as multicultural crowd. Décor of the place ultimately reflects on our guilty pleasures: a lot of red colours, some striking sculptural accessories and matrioshka dolls painted on the ceilings. The interior design brings much excitement and to harmonise it there is a vast selection of vodka and drinks, which main ingredient is vodka. For those of Russians who do not appreciate the taste of vodka, Budapesthas a lot to offer. Wine bars became more and more popular among the Russian community; Hungarian bars provide customers with a great variety of wine, sparkling wine, champagne and cava from all the different regions. Innio, Di Vino, Zona, and Egykettő these are just very few places that have sleek, minimalist design with a modern twist to it. During the daytime wine bars are great if one is looking for tranquil surroundings, however, during the nighttime it turns into the city’s finest meeting spots. Recently it became very popular to visit places that provide customers with fine dinner, greatcocktails and the best lounge music all at the same time. In today’s world no one wants to restrain himself with only one type of cuisine, and Russians are no exceptions. We want to try it all; Japanese cuisine in Tokyo, phenomenal selection of steaks in Prime Restaurant, Greek food in Taverna Dionysos, Italian pasta in Trattoria Pomo D’oro.