The Perm36 Memorial Complex, also known as the Perm-36 Museum of the History of Political Repression, is a museum located in the Perm region of Russia. It is situated on the site of a former Soviet labor camp and serves as a reminder of the political repression in the USSR. The history of food at Perm36, or in any Gulag, was tied to the harsh realities of prison life. The inmates were provided with very basic and often insufficient nutrition, which would typically consist of watery soups, bread, and porridge. Over the years, the food became an integral part of the narratives that survivors shared, underlining the struggle for survival and the value placed on even the smallest amount of food.
While there are no restaurants within the Perm36 Memorial Complex, there are some dining options available in the city of Perm where visitors can experience traditional Russian cuisine.
Address: Ulitsa Lenina, 58, Perm, Russia
Famous Food: Shchi (Veg) and Pelmeni (Non-Veg)
Address: Monastyrskaya Ulitsa, 2A, Perm, Russia
Famous Food: Pelmeni with various fillings (Non-Veg)
Address: Ulitsa Komsomolsky Prospekt, 4, Perm, Russia
Famous Food: Russian interpretations of French cuisine with vegetarian options (Veg/Non-Veg)
Address: Komsomolskiy Prospekt, 27, Perm, Russia
Famous Food: Olivier Salad (Non-Veg) and Vareniki (Veg)
Address: Kuybysheva Ulitsa, 85, Perm, Russia
Famous Food: Russian regional cuisine with an emphasis on Siberian dishes (Veg/Non-Veg)
Please note that the actual menu options may vary, and vegetarian or non-vegetarian preferences should be specified when ordering. The regional dishes reflect the diverse cultural influences and local ingredients found within the Perm region.