Russia Up Close - EPISODE 4 | Special Guests: Kremlin Chef Titov, Real Reporter & Gabrielle Duvoisin

Описание: Russia Up Close is a show that brings Russians and Westerners into direct, honest conversation. Its goal is to break stereotypes, building a two way bridge between Russia and the West, and offer a grounded, human look at life inside Russia through real voices and real stories.

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TODAY'S GUESTS:

Chef Titov, Head Kremlin Chef.
Savant Chef designed and managed the menus for Kremlin State Dinners and VIP guests. Now sharing his recipes and techniques with the world.

Konstantin Rozhkov, Russian Journalist
Also known as the Real Reporter, in recent years worked as an independent journalist providing insightful world-class reporting on topics about Russia.

Gabrielle Duvoisin, French Blogger.
A bold French researcher-turned-storyteller who crossed the media divide to show the real Russia to the West — and fell in love with the truth she found here.

THE HOSTS:

Jozef A. Schutzman - IT Executive and Father of 8 children who moved to Russia from the United States to build a new life for his family and suddenly found himself in the epicenter of a challenging information struggle. He lives in Moscow with his family. He brings a unique cross-cultural perspective, making complex topics accessible to Western audiences.

Eddie Gonzalez - A Law Enforcement Officer from Texas, also known as the Moscow Photographer, is a respected visual storyteller with deep personal insight into Russian culture. His grounded, straight-talk perspective brings clarity to global political conversations. He believes real understanding comes from honest, unfiltered dialogue between people who rarely get to hear each other directly.

ABOUT RUSSIA UP CLOSE

Our audience includes Western viewers seeking an honest look at Russia, Russians curious about how their country is seen abroad, and anyone interested in cross-cultural understanding. We invite viewers to join the conversation, challenge assumptions, and become part of a community that values direct dialogue over media filters.

Russia Up Close aims to expand into a major media community featuring long-form interviews, weekly segments, field reporting, and community-driven storytelling. Our long-term vision is to become the premier space where Russians and Westerners meet, speak openly, and rebuild understanding.

00:00:00 Show start
00:10:30 Intro
00:18:46 Chef Titov
00:38:35 I'll Tell You What
00:44:48 Gabrielle Duvoisin
01:07:20 Konstantin Real Reporter
01:29:20 Outro