A hot samovar puffs smoke at the entrance, making you forget that you’re not home. Entering through the souvenir shop, you delve into the enfilade of halls – “Green”, “White”, “Burgundy” and further on – where Firebird burns on the bar stand. Mesh-patterned laces and trays from Zhostovo, sofas gently wrapped into Pavloposad’s cloths, the Gzelian ceramics, velvet and lamp covers made of chintz – this hospitable comfort and tranquility were designed by the Megre Interiors agency.

The menu is thoroughly Russian. The food is nourishing – pies, pancakes and dumplings. The food is high-profile – Astrakhan sturgeon caviar, mirror-like carp, moose stew. Traditional spirits or local wines would go well with milk mushroom cutlets soaked in sour cream.

How long ago have you sung romances, engaged in a circle dance or played a shell game? Every Friday and Saturday night a Dinner `show` rocks the place. Cheerleaded by the gentle waitresses, guests are participating. During weekdays, naval battle game competitions take place, as well as dumpling-making master classes. Katyushas are always in for a compliment at “Katyusha” – as sweet as the feeling of home.