In his previous life, the chef had graced the screens of television. However, his life took an unexpected turn with Russia’s invasion in 2022, as he decided to join the army. Today, he has traded cooking for television judges to now prepare his signature borscht for the brave soldiers on the front lines.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/04/world/europe/ukraine-war-front-line-chef-food.html