The Potemkin Story
        POTEMKIN is a powerful word in Russian Culture.Grigory Aleksanadrovich Potemkin (1739-1791) was Catherine II's Field Marshal, who subsequently became her lover and held enormous influence over the affairs of the Russian Empire, during the reign of this most powerful of all Russian Monarchs

        Once embraced by the Czarina, Potemkin was given the title of "Knyaz" (Prince), and led many conquests expanding the Russian empire and influence of his Czarina.It is a story of love and war on a monumental scale, and one that lives deep in the hearts of all Russians. The name is romanticised to construe courage, passion and deep-seated loyalty. The association is used to express an aura of exclusivity, luxury, privilege and achievement against the odds

        In the early Twentieth Century the name was given to the Russian Navy's lead Battleship. It was the Mutiny on Battleship Potemkin that marked the start of Russia's first revolution in 1905. The courage shown by the crew of the Potemkin in overthrowing the oppressive regime on the vessel sparked a chain of events that led to growth of the Bolshevik movement with the eventual execution of Nicholas II and the start of Lenin's socialist Russia.

        The story was immortalised in a 1925 film "Bronenosets Potemkin" (The Battleship Potemkin). Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, the film was a global cinematic masterpiece pioneering the use of montage. The film gave enormous publicity to the story, which is known by many outside Russia who have taken an interest in her history.

        We strive to serve the finest authentic Russian food and Drink with hospitality that is only known to those who have travelled to this country. We would like you to enjoy your visit to Potemkin, and would appreciate your comments about any aspect of our menu or service.