DUBAI: Vladimir Mukhin is a fifth-generation chef who has earned global recognition for reinterpreting Russian cuisine on the world stage. Born in Essentuki, Russia, he began his kitchen career at 12 in his father’s restaurant.
He went on to study catering technology at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics before completing internships in restaurants across France, Spain, and Japan.
Over the years, Mukhin has amassed numerous accolades. He has led White Rabbit — a Moscow restaurant that earned a Michelin star in 2021; appeared in Netflix’s “Chef's Table” in 2016; and been recognized as the ninth-best chef in the world by The Best Chef Awards in 2019.
He is the brand chef and co-founder of Sakhalin Dubai, where he has crafted a menu that blends Mediterranean and Asian influences with Russian regional traditions.
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