Soviet Cakes and Pastries

Alexander Seleznev is one of the most famous and respected pastry chefs in Russia, a winner of numerous prestigious culinary competitions and television projects. For over 10 years, he has been the owner and head pastry chef of the legendary pastry shop Riviera Monte Carlo in Monaco. Alexander actively shares his professional experience, original recipes, and secrets of the craft with his numerous followers on social media and at master classes around the world. His style combines classical techniques and modern methods, and he has a special fondness for legendary Soviet cakes and pastries—the flavors familiar to everyone since childhood. This book is a tribute to a great era and true masterpieces of pastry art, which continue to inspire both professionals and home cooks today.