Krasnodar, February 6. A meeting of the business VIP club “Yug Times” was held in Krasnodar.

During the meeting, top managers and business owners discussed current issues of business and public life in the region and exchanged new ideas.

The special guest of the meeting was a deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.

The founder and head of the legal company “Pravilnyy Vybor” spoke about debt obligations and gave advice on how to avoid them or get out of them with dignity, and also conducted a business game.

A presentation on the innovative direction of valuable fish species was given by the head of a peasant farm.

A line of premium men’s clothing was presented by the Managing Partner of INDEVER Krasnodar. A master class on choosing a suit was held using practical examples from the evening’s participants.

The owner of the restaurant chain “Srpska Kafana” spoke about traditional Serbian cuisine in the Kuban region.

Guests received gifts from the permanent partner, the men’s clothing store MAZALTOVMAN, as well as from other partners and guests of the evening.

The business event was held in the format of a dinner from a farmer and hunter. Dishes for the guests were prepared according to his recipe. Guests were also treated to dishes of Serbian cuisine.

Krasnodar

Krasnodar is a major city in southern Russia, founded in 1793 as a fortress named Yekaterinodar (meaning “Catherine’s Gift”) in honor of Empress Catherine the Great. It served as the historical and cultural center of the Kuban Cossacks before being renamed Krasnodar (“Red Gift”) in 1920 following the Russian Revolution. Today, it is a vibrant administrative and economic hub for the surrounding agricultural region.

State Duma of the Russian Federation

The State Duma is the lower house of the Federal Assembly, Russia’s national legislature, established by the 1993 constitution following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Its name and a parliamentary tradition date back to the first State Duma, an elected body created by Tsar Nicholas II in 1906 during the Russian Empire. Today, it is responsible for drafting and passing federal laws.

Pravilnyy Vybor

“Pravilnyy Vybor” (Правильный Выбор), which translates to “The Right Choice,” is a well-known chain of Russian grocery stores and supermarkets. Founded in the early 2000s, it grew rapidly by focusing on offering a wide range of quality products at affordable prices, primarily in the Siberian and Ural regions. While not a historical monument, it represents a significant modern cultural and commercial institution in many Russian cities, reflecting post-Soviet retail development and consumer culture.

INDEVER Krasnodar

“INDEVER Krasnodar” is a large shopping and entertainment complex located in Krasnodar, Russia. It opened in 2014 and was developed as a modern hub for retail, dining, and leisure, reflecting the city’s growth as a major economic and cultural center in southern Russia. The complex is named after the Indever Group, its developer, and has become a popular landmark in the region.

Srpska Kafana

“Srpska Kafana” (Serbian Kafana) is a traditional Balkan coffeehouse and tavern, central to Serbian social and cultural life for centuries. Historically, these establishments served as vital community hubs for conversation, music, and political discourse, especially during the Ottoman period and the 19th-century national awakening. Today, they remain iconic institutions preserving the atmosphere of shared meals, live folk music (starogradska muzika), and strong coffee.

Kuban region

The Kuban region is a historical and cultural area in southern Russia, centered around the Kuban River and primarily encompassing the modern-day Krasnodar Krai. Historically, it was a contested frontier between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, and was settled by Cossacks in the late 18th century following Russia’s expansion. Today, it is known as a fertile agricultural heartland and a hub of distinct Cossack traditions.

MAZALTOVMAN

“Mazaltovman” is not a widely recognized historical or cultural site. The term appears to be a misspelling or a conflation of the Hebrew/Yiddish phrase “**Mazel Tov**” (meaning “good luck” or “congratulations”) with the word “man.” Therefore, it does not refer to a specific place with a history to summarize.

Yug Times

“Yug Times” is a well-known retro museum and cultural center in Belgrade, Serbia, dedicated to preserving the everyday life, design, and pop culture of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945–1992). It primarily showcases artifacts from the 1970s and 1980s, including vintage cars, household items, and multimedia exhibits, offering visitors a nostalgic look into the period’s unique aesthetic and social atmosphere.