Of the authentic Soviet style ryumochnye in the city, Mayak is by far the most popular and the most kitsch-ily Soviet in decor. On a weekend evening it’s usually pretty packed with people. Along with a range of vodkas, beer, pickles and open-faced sandwiches, Mayak also serves inexpensive, filling, and very decent full meals. If you’re looking for authentic Soviet vibes, but maybe want to avoid the more hard core grit of less mainstream ryumochnye, then this is the place to go.