Russian Restaurant "Yat". Saint Petersburg, Russia

"Yat" is the legendary Russian restaurant in the heart of St. Petersburg, Russia at the Embankment of Moyka River. Nearby Winter Palace, Palace Square, The General Staff, State Capella and Museum Apartment of Alexander Pushkin.
The restaurant presents the best kind traditions of Russian domestic cuisine. From caviar to "babooshka's" pelmeni with a firm home-made tinctures.
"Yat" or "jat" (Ѣ) is the thirty-second letter of the old Cyrillic alphabet. It was closed to Russian "e" and used to make confusion between "yat" and "e". As the result, finally removed from Russian alphabet during the Reforms of Russian Orthography in 1918.
This evening we've ordered the traditional Russian “Olivier” salad
with crayfish tail and red caviar, Borsch with beef and kidney beans and Beef Stroganoff with porcini served with mashed potatoes.
Drinks are kvass and cranberry tincture.

[@maryrosed8475]

Victoria is growing up to be a beautiful young lady. Food also looks delicious. Really hope to visit Russia 2020. I have already looked into getting a Visa. Luckily we live near the Russian Embassy in Dublin.

[@gerardpatrick8960]

You can apply for a visa online Mary. Just make sure of two things: (1) that your passport is still valid 6 months after your return date, and (2) that you use the name EXACTLY as it is on your passport when completing the visa application. I don't think you can fly direct from Dublin. When I go to Moscow from Dublin, I use Lufthansa via Germany. If you are flying to Moscow, I would try to avoid an airline flying into Domodedovo Airport. The best of the three Airports is Vnukovo. If you need more help email me at elbrustv @ protonmail.com (take out the spaces). I am down in the "real capital" - Cork!!

[@gam.remarque]

I live in Mallow(near Cork)) and i from Russia😏🙌

[@TomTom-rh5gk]

You daughter is beautiful and well spoken. She should be in more of you videos.

[@jeffsnider3588]

One day in the future we will be watching a video recorded on Baklykov street, where the famous Sergey used to visit restaurants.

[@toddbonin6926]

Sergey, the editing you did for the introduction is awesome! Bravo!! This restaurant is how I dream a real Russian restaurant would be. Thank you for sharing.

[@calendarpage]

"Air conditioners for the hands"!! I am going to start using that term. That's all we have where I work. It's to save money on paper towels and make less work for housekeeping staff. The food looks great, as usual. Victoria's English is very good; so is her ability to describe and comment on the food.

[@angus2mac]

You can't go wrong with a good bowl of borsch followed by Beef Stroganoff. Everything looked so nice. Thank you for sharing. ;-)

[@empi4106]

Oh my what a lovely young lady Victoria is becoming.

[@JoseLopez-wo7so]

Whats going on with that hair Sergey?

[@JTBCOOL1]

I thought I saw a peacock at first!

[@johnf8122]

Very interesting and cozy restaurant, Sergey. I too love stroganoff. Victoria a very charming assistant host with you in video. I think Elvis Presley's ghost took up residence in your hair.......seems to have got darker and higher on your head.......just joking. Have a good day.

[@pigsnack]

Enjoyed the father-daughter collaboration, she was charming. Is English study common for students in St. Pete? All I know is Russian is very difficult for Americans to learn and not common to study. But we are lazy.

[@dickpound4821]

Perry George, I am studying Russian. It isn't really hard.

[@AWWx2]

I love seeing your daughter in this video. She is learning to speak English very well. Thank you for taking us to so many restaurants in St Petersburg ! This restaurant was very expensive !

[@lynneoliver8259]

Wonderful. If I visit I really would like to try. Victoria,it is so nice to see you. Your English is terrific. Live music and delicious food and good company. Thanks.

[@h3akalee]

That's a very impressive hair doo Sergey, much love from the UK.

[@BeautifulNaturalDramatic]

Lovely introduction - history and culture - an all-round beautiful restaurant video :O)

[@RussianMermaid]

Sergey, your daughter is such a lovely young lady, I`m sure that she can be a great helper for you and even have some special heading at your channel 😌🌸

[@ParkAvenueGentleman]

Sergey, you must be appointed Russian Ambassador to the USA. You present your people and your country beautifully. Vika will soon be a Super Model! A Vogue Cover Girl!😊👍🤗

[@TrueToad]

Excellent Coverage. I have been with your channel for years and love watching.

........Your hair was exceptionally tall today....nice. I love hearing Russian girls speak...in Russian or English.

[@Saffrone221]

Awesome adventure man :) you always know the hidden gems of the city.

[@edmundmb]

Hey whats with the Hair style.Sergey.? Food Looks Good.

[@fergman300]

haircut is one of the latest styles for men...Pompadour...extra long on top and faded sides.

[@tileking8078]

That's is the morrisey looks of 1987 haircuts style yes?

[@Nadia..J]

Oh wow! That was a real experience. That was so well done.. I have never felt I was somewhere as I did in that restaurant. Absolutely 100% kudos to you. & Victoria is lovely - a credit to you & your wife. Beautiful girl. Great English too. I really enjoyed that, thank you.

[@Curlyfriesdelicious]

"The taste of honey, the taste of honey " 🍯

[@discosisterwife6440]

It's so weird to have discovered this channel a couple of months ago, binge watch, and see your daughter go from so little to so grown up now instead of slowly seeing it happen over the years, lol!! You've done a great job with her, and you can tell she's a chip off the old block...talented and a natural in front of the camera:)

[@jez4969]

Sergy i love your clothes and your hair man you look like a super cool dad. Love your vids man never stop. Love from England

[@MrRickraspberry]

'hair fluff' Boyeeeeeeeeeeee..................

[@wilsor90]

St Petersburg looks amazing! What a great place to live!

[@sundok1]

How lovely to see your daughter in this video. She has same natural talent as her father. Great. It seems almost Russia is the more civilised part of the world.

[@rlund651]

The food looks yummy. I am loving your new big hair style. Old time restarant.

[@ZealfortheCross]

Wonderful! Your daughter is getting good at her English.

[@2021kyoto]

I was wondering, is Victoria Botlicov still taking Piano lessons in Saint Petersburg?

[@joekoenig3558]

You guys make a great team. Love, love, love your videos. I like all the places you go.

[@maryvampiregirl666]

what a lovely restaurant Sergey, food looks amazing and damn, Vika has turned into a young lady..... 6:18 *Y E A H G I R L*

[@abdel-qadeercoubadja4750]

Pushkin....... one of the most famous Russians. Slavic alphabet ? You mean Cyrillic alphabet. Some Slavs use the Roman alphabet. Air conditioner for the hands/ blow drier. Vika , your English is very good.

[@scottwillie6389]

The letter Yat was part of Glagolitic Script, the first known script of the Slavic People. Glagolitic Letters were combined with Greek Letters to make Cyrillic Alphabet. Peter the Great made huge reform of Russian Language during his reign that saw letters change or disappear, but Yat survived. It was not split in to three until the language reform that came in the wake of the Russian Revolution.

[@meauxgeaux]

Keep rocking the hairstyle!

[@queenjenna2696]

Im always estatic when ur new post pops up..It warms my heart to see beautiful Russia with u... We are truly blessed to have an amazing person to show us the beauty within and ur people who are my people at heart... Seeinh u with ur lovely daughter is much appreciated to know that ur an awesome and wonderful family man and father... U always Rock and my family always welcomes u & urs always Sergey.... God bless... #KEEPBRINGINGUSBEAUTIFULRUSSIA #UROCKSERGEY #TEAMSERGEY #1LUV #LUVISATEMPLE #SERGEYISRUSSIA #4EVERSERGEY

[@theoldhag615]

I love your wonderful relationship with victoria..so beautiful...

[@MrShockzi]

I was in this restaurant on my vacation and in 5 other ones in and around newski prospect and every single one was amazing, really friendly, good russian food, amazing decoration and most important beautiful waitresses ^^ but sadly i found this channel after my trip

[@SCYTHE2525]

Why is English seemingly primary language on most business signs? Are English visitors so prevalent or is it an attempt to adopt English into culture?

[@SCYTHE2525]

@Mor Dor Well that is what I was curious about. Is this a restaurant that primarily caters to tourists/foreign visitors rather than locals? It's curious because we often have Spanish translations on signs and products but they almost always come after the English.

[@janosk8392]

English is the language of trade - globalism has promoted it, hopefully we can stop warring using this globalism. Just as soon as we also adopt standards of ethical principles.

[@solvingpolitics3172]

Wonderful restaurant & wonderful video! Your daughter is very charming. Love to both of you from the U.S.A.!

[@VacivityLove]

Instead of “air conditioner” for the hands, I think it’s correctly called “hand dryers”. Either way great video!! It’s been quite a while since I’ve last been here. Perhaps my last visit was when you and your old friend (camera guy)with the same name as yours were still filming together. I hope both of you are still doing well!

[@daleblackburn653]

I love the name - Yat. In New Orleans, we say "y'at" as in "Where y'at" (meaning hello or where are you). Nice video. Your daughter did a great job too! Keep 'em coming!

[@alastairmorton870]

I want to live in Saint Petersburg, more and more with every one of your videos that I watch ! Everywhere you go, so stylish, such good food, so civilised ! Viktoria's English is coming on so well - she will need her own channel soon !?? Thank you Sergey, I love your videos so much...

[@blackholeman]

I think I've been watching your videos longer than I realized. When last I saw Victoria, she was half the size she is now! Thank you Sergey for the wonderful tour of Russia on which you've been taking us. Just fantastic.

[@Faze-2]

Wow, such a cool restaurant!

[@nellennatea]

I really love the look of this restaurant and awesome that someone plays piano the whole time. I loved the look of your food and that mushroom sauce made me feel hungry. I love mushrooms. Thank you Victoria for sharing how nice your meal was and that honey & tea looked lovely.

[@jimhall9624]

Sergey, looks like your lovely daughter is growing up as well as your hair. Did you recently watch an Elvis movie ?

[@gasaholic47]

Been a while since I’ve been to your channel. Vick has grown up so much, and her English has gotten so good!

[@AuntBecky1]

That looks like some of the best food you have ever showed us. But expensive? Or is that typical?

[@pchow1970]

You can go skating on Moyka river

[@georgelangan33]

Hair's gone a bit mad Sergey😂

[@fredthorne9692]

Отличная кухня подходит для короля и принцессы.

[@widjoh]

Great video my friend... and you have a smat and bautiful daughter, Victoria, I guess she will also become a popular videoblogger in the future.. learning all the good stuff from her father.. Wish You and your family a great wonderful weekend!

[@kaycox19]

I'm in the middle of California, and I want to come there and dine!!!!!

[@jeffjohndavis1]

Victoria pats her tummy when full.....Just like her dad! Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@maxvikstrom9350]

Great man!! And in one week i Will first board the flight to moscow stay 2 Days before heading to sochi and ski!! Anyone been there for skiing?.We stay at gorky panorama. Then moscow for 10 Days. 19 days in total.

[@1978gingerella]

Sochi is nice but not that cheap :) So is Moscow. Hope you have a great time there!

[@maxvikstrom9350]

@@1978gingerella thanks!

[@1966Gleb]

Welcome to Russia! We love guests!

[@maxvikstrom9350]

@@1966Gleb I know my friend i know !! Cheers !

[@graham262]

Two things to note about this video.. 1. Victoria's English now is awesome! 2. Sergey's hair, is awesome! Great video Serg', thank you!

[@figgywhipkins]

Good hearty food for wintertime. Great see your daughter again and nice pompadour my friend!

[@cori1396]

vicky is sooo cute and wish i could dine with you there! 🙋🙆

[@amc3]

Great to see both you and Victoria enjoying quality time together with incredible food, you normally drop her at school, then fill your tummy haha. Have to say, Elton John on the piano was pretty good too.

[@DaveStroble]

Great video...enjoy seeing your beautiful family. Her English is wonderful!

[@Katsumato0]

love this channel ~from USA

[@xa9590]

I really like how you edit your videos, very creative

[@annapayne23]

Great video! Cozy restaurant..food looks amazing! Your daughter is a charming young lady. Thank you for sharing your part of the world ..much love from Texas.

[@whycuds]

That place looks amazing.

[@HouseofRecordsTacoma]

Kudos getting the next generation involved. Teaching my grandkids the same.

[@callisto537]

This guys looks like he just went through full therapy program at psychiatric clinic and now he feels completely healthy!

[@SirSub77]

Vika, most Americans wouldn't know that kvas is a soft drink. Next time, when you get a chance, give people more info on traditional Russian kvas drink. Будь здорова!

[@hershellacey9405]

Is it like cola?

[@JohnConnor-wk3sc]

The atmosphere of this restaurant is easy to get by and it serves nice food.Where was your wife?She didn't come with you two or hid from the camera?

[@RenegadeTimes]

So quaint wonderful. I can nearly smell the cooking.

[@ericstjern6961]

Did you day the bill was almost $70? Seems reasonable and the Stroganoff looked very good!

[@Russianbro777]

$70 for 2 people is excellent for fine dining. Expect to pay more in US/UK/EU.

[@ericstjern6961]

@@Russianbro777 I just was a bit surprised as compared to the other restaurants he has been to. Yes it is reasonable and I would go

[@Russianbro777]

@@ericstjern6961 I would definitely go!

[@yosefberm1569]

NEVSKY PROSPEKTS 😀

[@crysb5099]

When does it warm up where you are?

[@1978gingerella]

At the end of April :)

[@crysb5099]

1978gingerella - thanks ♥️

[@SovietClassic]

never. max +30C in the summertime. but usually +20+25

[@jamesforsythe4347]

awsome videos keep them coming

[@LindonLeeYT]

I wish to go in St. Petersburg in the future. For now i'm enjoying your videos. From PHILIPPINES here

[@RussianMermaid]

Wow, but now I`m really shocked by the restaurant`s bill 😀 A great place, but it must be popular mostly among tourists from abroad... Most provincial Russian tourists visiting Spb would choose some other restaurant, that is much more affordable.

[@showaltermicro]

That hair is starting to look Elvis like Sergey :)

[@sjcongo]

Cool vlog Sergey 👍

[@gerardpatrick8960]

Nearly €70 for that meal seems a little expensive Sergey (unless you had wine and didn't film it!!). What was your opinion of the price?

[@Hirn_und_Herz]

seventy bucks aren't the same that seventy euros. You must to have clear that this is not a value restaurant but a gourmet one.

[@gerardpatrick8960]

$70 is €62 which, with a tip (Russians are not noted for that) would be more than €70. I'll check it out when I am there, but 'gourmet' is most certainly not the word I would use to describe it based on its presentation and staff alone. Show me the wine list and I'll tell you if it is gourmet or not!! I know Sergey likes his food so I don't doubt it was tasty! I just question the 'value for money'. Thanks for the feedback Fernando.@@Hirn_und_Herz

[@TheJonelethIrenicus]

Недавно подстригся, а уже "куст" на голове)

[@alexxxx9709]

The restaurant looks great. The food is good russian cuisin quality. And the best KZbin co-presenter issssss......Victoria again. She is the big star!

[@Matt-kd9zg]

Здравствуйте Sergey! Learning Russian. Getting ready to watch your video. When I come to Russia I'll look you up..

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Lovely restaurant nice atmosphere. The food looks delicious. Thanks for sharing.

[@CURTISC102]

Really enjoyed this excursion. Definitely a favorite vlog.Just have been reading about Stroganoff. Ять is a place to visit for sure!

[@evelynbyrd4961]

Thanks again, for sharing your meal with Victoria, with us. Enjoyed music, too.

[@kanshelmyles-lopez6359]

I haven't seen you in a minute...so happy to u and your family...miss you guys 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@mcmdrpiffle447]

Sergey, another Excellent representation of Russian life and culture! Thank you. We loved the Russian 'Elton John' on piano in the side room! Victoria is Beautiful as always, and we LOVE your updates on your site here in the United States my Friend. (drook? tovarish?) Anyway, Class as always! Keep them coming! We've subscribed.

[@Andrea-br4gv]

Love it! Like everything you had. Is that $ 70 charge for three people? Please, show your wife more... Vika has grown a lot, and her English is improving every day...You looked good in your black suit and white turtle neck pullover...By the way you sing well...Lets hear you sing in Russian!When were you be visiting SCal Bay Cities:Manhattan, Redondo Beach and Torrance?

[@pfdrtom]

You videos are making me want to go to St. Petersburg....and eat a lot!!! Thanks, Sergey and Vika!!!

[@KT-pw2in]

Finally watched the latest video and I see Vica is doing narrating now. Guess the other 25-30 I watched were very old before she was speaking vet much English. Now you will have to share the KZbin checks with her...😁😁🤑🤑

[@susanleblanc7989]

My goodness. Victoria has grown so much. A beautiful young lady! The food tonight looked delicious and I didn't realize that Beef Stroganoff (English spelling) was Russian. Glad to have learned something new. Sergey, I've noticed that many of the restaurants that you take us to are in the basement or at least below ground level. Is this a common feature of many traditional restaurants in St. Petersburg or Russia? Great video, as always!

[@vintagegal5616]

Lovely restaurant. It’s so cozy inside. I love Beef Stroganoff too. It’s usually served with egg noodles but mashed potatoes would be my favorite!😀

[@john3Lee]

Mmmmm, that beef stroganoff looked delicious !!! I need to add the ingredients to my weekly shopping list.. Btw - Victoria seems to have grown 30cm taller, since the last video she appeared in..

[@geraldinefields1730]

The piano player looks like Elton John. Thank you for showing us Yat restaurant. Excellent.

[@Hirn_und_Herz]

Such cultural and gastronomical environment is a magnific sample of "savoir vivre". My respect.

[@shahelavi8965]

The strogonoff! This restaraunt is likely your favorite kind with the live music too! Я тоже буду иду это место )))

[@gabbyhyman1246]

I remember Vic's first day of school with her white bows in her hair! So glad to hear her English! And I grew up eating borscht and sour cream. We ate it with baked potatoes. Vic, you are charming!💖

[@johnvince6630]

Thank you for making my every day great. You are so awesome, such z great dad, husband. Man if ever in Canada, please hit me up I'll show u some crazy shit here. Keep up the great work. Peace..

[@jacobushoman6349]

I have been following your videos for awhile and they are great because your videos make me feel like I am in Russia, I was in St Petersburg and love the city.Thank you and Victoria for giving us a little bit of Russia, keep the videos coming, plasiba.Love from Toronto

[@curtisbarker5657]

Inside the building the interior is Quite beautiful I Appreciate the curved roof

[@bonniemccoy7996]

Wonderful presentation with lovely daughter.