Viktor Beley

A medalist in the prestigious international culinary competition Bocuse d’Or, Viktor’s gastronomic career was inspired by his father and brother, who were also chefs. Over the past 20 years, the multiple award-winning chef has mastered his skills under the guidance of some of the most well-known Michelin-starred culinary legends from around the world, including Björn Frantzen at Frantzén in Stockholm, David Muños at StreetXO in Madrid, and Christian Puglisi at Relae in Copenhagen.

Currently, Viktor is the brand chef at Rodina restaurant in Dubai, UAE, a sophisticated fine-dining establishment that artfully blends Russian classics with Mediterranean flair. He also serves as the concept chef and managing partner of The Forest restaurant in Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan, where he oversees a unique European cuisine menu with strong Kazakh gastronomic influences. The Forest offers a combination of comfort, an ethnic-style interior, and high-end fusion cuisine, perfectly complementing its upscale location