Witold Szablowski's book explores Russian leaders' surprising preference for simple food

Polish journalist Witold Szablowski's book "Na Cozinha do Kremlin" explores the relationship between Russian power and gastronomy, revealing that leaders often preferred simple, homemade meals. The book highlights caviar and vodka as symbols of Russian elite wealth, though vodka consumption has declined. Caviar, while available on the black market, is largely unaffordable for ordinary Russians, reserved for politicians and oligarchs. Szablowski's research also touches on the security measures surrounding food for leaders, including tasters, and the surprising preference for comfort food over extravagant dishes among powerful figures.