Maxim Syrnikov is a phenomenon of the Russian world. A man who is able to discern the history, culture and spirit of the nation behind grams of meat in a pie. He alone knows how to cook with such taste and aroma that behind this aroma you hear all the Russian smells at once: from the spicy smell of incense at a quiet evening service to the shooting freshness of the beginning Russian spring. This can only be the one who is selflessly in love with Russia. And the viewers of the SPAS channel respond to this love of his with heartfelt reciprocity. "Monastery Kitchen with Maxim Syrnikov" - this is the third season - one of the most successful projects of the channel. I sometimes think: where does he get such an unheard of baggage of knowledge about the country and its cuisine? Where does he take the strength for daily airtime and constant trips around the country, where he runs the kitchens of several restaurants? Maybe in his quiet Tver hut? Or maybe just in sincere love for the work of his life. Boris Korchevnikov, General Director of the SPAS TV channel