Maria Gural was born in Ukraine but 40 years ago  she had moved to Primorye. She is very found of the village she lives in - Furmanovo. During the last 40 years, she has seen a lot of wild animals there - deer, wild boars and even tigers! Maria is very famous in the area with her recipes . Everyone likes her pickles and there is even a drink that was named in her honour - «Marivanonka».

Maria Ivanovna likes to sing Ukrainian songs while cooking. Maybe it is her secret ingredient. 

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