What is dushparka, what pies does Pushkin eat, and why did people gather at Nikolshina? This event is a rare chance to learn everything about traditional winter holidays with fish, warm drinks, and history. The evening promises to be both tasty and educational. This is not a lecture in the usual sense, but a warm evening where folk traditions come to life and history is revived. Ethnologist and researcher at the Museum of History of Yekaterinburg Vyacheslav Pechnyak will talk about Nikolshina - what the winter gatherings in honor of the holiday of Nikola the Winter were called in Russia. These gatherings were an important part of the winter calendar and brought friends and neighbors together in a close circle of fun and feasting. At the meeting, we will discuss the meanings and symbols of these holidays, how our ancestors bid farewell to autumn and welcomed winter. You will learn what dishes were mandatory on the table, including the "mikoltsy" pies and dushparka - a hot honey-spiced drink that, according to legend, was loved by Pushkin himself. And yes, all of this will be available to taste. The format of the event encourages lively communication: you will be able to ask questions, discuss customs, and share your memories of family traditions. Such an evening is a rare opportunity to hear the living voice of ethnology and touch the cultural memory that is passed down not through textbooks, but through stories and tastes. The event is aimed at an adult audience interested in culture, history, and folklore. It is a way not only to learn something new but also to spend an evening soulfully, deliciously, and usefully - in the company of like-minded people and in an atmosphere of intimate coziness. This event is an informal and tasty way to learn more about folk traditions, revive forgotten customs, and feel the spirit of holidays that have been preserved for centuries. With a glass of dushparka and a slice of hot pie, you will be able not only to listen but also to speak - to remember, discuss, and compare. Such an evening is especially valuable for those who seek meaning, roots, and warmth in holidays. This is not a show, but a real meeting where you can slow down, observe yourself and others, and perhaps - open up.