Ak Bars Golf & Resort has a new chef!
03 October 2025
TUGAI Restaurant has a new chef, Alexander Shmakov, a recognized professional with almost 15 years of experience in the best restaurants in Russia. Thanks to this experience, he knows how to create not just food, but real gastronomic stories. Alexander is convinced that a dish should not be created according to a ready-made formula, but in a state of creativity and freedom, without limits and restrictions.
During his time as chef, Alexander has completely updated the menu many times, created seasonal menus from local products and hosted popular gastronomic dinners. He selected and trained the staff, completely built the restaurants from scratch. It is important for him not just to cook, but to create an atmosphere, develop a team and control the process — from procurement to training.
Creative freedom is the most important thing for the boss. He avoids strict rules and patterns because the kitchen is a place for experimentation and self—expression. He actively shares his knowledge: conducts master classes in different cities of Russia, performs on TV and trains both professionals and amateurs.
The chef's trick is that he focuses on local products — national Tatar and local farmers. This makes the dishes really unique: it is quite difficult to find such a menu in other restaurants. For example, at TUGAI, the chef personally organizes the production of bread, tortillas and cheese — that is, you get almost homemade products with minimal processing and without unnecessary additives.
What does this mean for the restaurant's guests:
Come to TUGAI to enjoy not just dinner, but a real journey into the world of high-quality local cuisine created by a professional who respects traditions and loves experimentation!
Table reservations for the TUGAI restaurant +7 903 318 42 44.
During his time as chef, Alexander has completely updated the menu many times, created seasonal menus from local products and hosted popular gastronomic dinners. He selected and trained the staff, completely built the restaurants from scratch. It is important for him not just to cook, but to create an atmosphere, develop a team and control the process — from procurement to training.
Creative freedom is the most important thing for the boss. He avoids strict rules and patterns because the kitchen is a place for experimentation and self—expression. He actively shares his knowledge: conducts master classes in different cities of Russia, performs on TV and trains both professionals and amateurs.
The chef's trick is that he focuses on local products — national Tatar and local farmers. This makes the dishes really unique: it is quite difficult to find such a menu in other restaurants. For example, at TUGAI, the chef personally organizes the production of bread, tortillas and cheese — that is, you get almost homemade products with minimal processing and without unnecessary additives.
What does this mean for the restaurant's guests:
- A guarantee of freshness and naturalness, because the products are imported directly from local farms and markets.
- High—quality and safe food - dishes prepared right in the restaurant's kitchen contain useful trace elements and enzymes, improve digestion.
- A unique menu with seasonal novelties — Alexander adapts dishes to the seasons, which allows you to try rare items from the menu.
- Enriching the taste experience — thanks to the chef's creative approach, guests can enjoy exclusive dishes that are not found in other restaurants.
- Inspiration and education — master classes and gastronomic dinners help to better understand and love the local cuisine.
Come to TUGAI to enjoy not just dinner, but a real journey into the world of high-quality local cuisine created by a professional who respects traditions and loves experimentation!
Table reservations for the TUGAI restaurant +7 903 318 42 44.
