Orbán’s Moscow dinner spotlights a *Zhivago* link between two cities
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently dined at Moscow’s Zhivago restaurant after meeting with President Putin. The choice of venue may have been influenced by a well-known café of the same name in Budapest. Both establishments share a Russian-inspired theme but have no direct link to the famous novel or its characters.
The Zhivago café in Budapest sits at 55 Paulay Ede Street. Run by a Hungarian family with Russian ancestry, it features antique furniture and a menu of signature drinks and pastries. Despite its name, there is no evidence that anyone from the fictional Zhivago family was involved in its creation.
Orbán’s dinner choice highlights a connection between the two cities through their shared Zhivago branding. The Budapest café remains a popular spot, while the Moscow restaurant served as the setting for a diplomatic meal. Neither establishment has ties to the literary Zhivago family, but their names continue to evoke Russian heritage.
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