Arina ZhuravlevaCommunity profile

Arina was born in the town of Drezna, Moscow Oblast. She studied at the Orekhovo-Zuevo Technical College, specializing in cooking and pastry. However, her most valuable experience and knowledge were gained in restaurants and through professional development courses, including an internship in Germany. From a young age, Arina loved to cook, but she didn't initially envision a career in the culinary world. However, circumstances led her to enroll in a culinary program with the primary goal of learning to cook, mainly for herself. During an internship, she had the opportunity to work in a professional kitchen at the restaurant Ragout, and it was then that she realized this was her calling. Arina began her professional career at the renowned Ragout, and later at the wine bar Touché, under the guidance of Taras Kirienko, where she progressed from a line cook to a sous chef. In 2022, Arina became the head chef of Champ Bistro, a wine bar and bistro specializing in sparkling and champagne wines. In 2023, Arina was recognized as "Chef of the Year" by "Palm Branch of the Restaurant Business," received the title of "Chef of the Year" and "Chef of the Year according to Afisha Restaurants" at the "Chef's Breakfast" awards, and was subsequently included in the list of the most talented and promising individuals in the creative industries, The Blueprint 100 – 2024, in the "Gastronomy" category. In June 2023, Arina Zhuravleva became the head chef of the Cape restaurant, a culinary travel restaurant owned by Anna and Nikita Tataev, where she completely revamped the menu. In 2025, Arina joined the Urban Winery team as the brand chef, overseeing the kitchen of the wine pub and restaurant associated with the winery. In 2026, the restaurant became a finalist for the "Palm Branch" award for the best new restaurant concept.