Olga moved to the East-central African country Uganda on 2006. She started treating locals with the national Russian cuisine, that was very much appreciated. According to Olga there are significant crossings between Russian and Ugandan traditional food: meat, fish, vegetables. Instead of mashed potatoes Ugandans eat mashed banana and sweet potatoes. Locals were amused by Russian spices since they don't use them often during food preparation. 
Marco Maggi: ”Russian to the Bone" 20.01.2024
Italian entrepreneur Marco Maggi's book, "Russian to the Bone," is now accessible for purchase in Italy and is scheduled for release in Russia in the upcoming months. In the book, Marco recounts his personal odyssey, narrating each stage of his life as a foreigner in Russia—starting from the initial fascination to the process of cultural assimilation, venturing into business, fostering authentic friendships, and ultimately, reaching a deep sense of identifying as a Russian at his very core. 