Established in 1998, Café Cossachok is Scotland's first and only authentic Russian restaurant. Café Cossachok is also an established arts venue.
The owners, Lev (a musician) and Julia (a biologist) aim to bring Russian traditions of cuisine, arts, hospitality and culture to the heart of Glasgow.
The striking interior was designed by Julia Atlas in collaboration with acclaimed Estonian artist Denis Boyar, producing an utterly unique, warm and vibrant atmosphere.
Live folk, jazz and world music is performed every Sunday night by outstanding local and international musicians. Exhibitions by artists from around the world are regularly featured in the gallery. So let's raise a shot of vodka to say, 'Na Zdorovie!'
Russian Café-Gallery Cossachok is back at its original location, 10 King Street, forming part of Trongate 103: a new centre for the arts in Glasgow's Merchant City.
Forthcoming
FROM RUSSIA WITH LEV
Lev Atlas (violin) plays a selection of Russian and Klezmer folk music.
Sunday 8th August- 9pm - £6 - Booking required
LEV AND FRIENDS
Lev Atlas (violin) is joined by some friends for a programme of classical, folk and jazz favourites.
Sunday 15th August - 9pm - £6 - Booking required
LEV AND NIGEL
Scotland’s most eminent jazz guitarist and composer, Nigel Clark will join forces with violinist Lev Atlas for an evening of Russian, Hungarian, Gypsy and Jazz favourites.
Sunday 22nd August - 9pm - £6 - Booking required
NIGEL PLAYS REINHARDT
A feast of Hot Club sounds to round off August featuring guitarist Nigel Clark remembering the music of the Quintette du Hot Club de France, the jazz group founded in France in 1934 by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli.
Sunday 29th August - 9pm - £6 - Booking required
Exhibition IN THE COSSACHOK GALLERY
An exhibition of photographs by Russian and Scottish artists depicting nostalgic and exciting experiences of travels in the former Soviet Union.
Thursday 22nd July 2010 - Sunday 25th August 2010
Russian Cultural Centre