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Train passengers traveling to Kuban are provided with a selection of menu items at the front.

Commemorative event marking the 80th year since the Victory

Celebrating 80 Years of Victory with a WWII-Era Menu Aboard Grand Service Express

Train passengers traveling to Kuban are provided with a selection of menu items at the front.

Strap on your seatbelts and step back in time aboard the iconic Grand Service Express trains. From May 1 to 15, these historic trains are offering a unique culinary experience to mark the momentous 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Indulge in the authentic tastes of frontline snacks like pickled cukes, rye bread, salo, garlic, onions, and mustard; hearty stews with beef and sauerkraut; "Baltic" macaroni with lard, onions, beef, and greens; and soldier's buckwheat porridge with beef, pickled cucumbers, and rye bread. Tasting these traditional WWII-era dishes on this special occasion is sure to ignite a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of the bravery and camaraderie of that era.

As an extra treat, several carriages between St. Petersburg and Sevastopol have been uniquely rebranded for Victory Day, according to the company's press service.

A recent development worth noting is the inaugural journey of the new "Dioscuria" electric train, which set off from Adler station, establishing a direct rail connection between Russia and Abkhazia on May 1.

While details about the WWII-era menu are limited, you can reach out to Grand Service Express directly for more information or check their official website or social media channels for updates. Remember to tag #80Victory and #Transport when you share your anecdotes and photos from this unforgettable journey!

Stay tuned for more World War II commemorations, such as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with messages from The King to veterans in countries like New Zealand and Australia on Anzac Day.

Stay Informed: Check out the Grand Service Express website or social media for more details on the WWII-era menu and other celebratory events. If you need any further assistance, don't hesitate to ask!

  1. The Grand Service Express trains are offering a unique culinary experience, featuring authentic WWII-era dishes, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
  2. From May 1 to 15, indulge in frontline snacks, hearty stews, macaroni, porridge, and other traditional dishes from that era, available on this special occasion.
  3. Several carriages on the St. Petersburg to Sevastapol route have been rebranded for the occasion, according to the company's press service.
  4. Additionally, the inaugural journey of the new "Dioscuria" electric train, which connects Russia and Abkhazia directly, has also taken place.
  5. For more information on the WWII-era menu or other events, visit the Grand Service Express website or their social media channels.
  6. Don't forget to use #80Victory and #Transport when sharing your experiences and photos from this unforgettable journey.
  7. Keep an eye out for more World War II commemorations, such as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with messages from The King to veterans in countries like New Zealand and Australia on Anzac Day.
  8. Meanwhile, stay up-to-date with general news, sports, politics, entertainment, pop-culture, weather forecasting, and sports betting updates through various media platforms and European leagues like the Champions League.
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