A Russian MP has called to open a kiosk to sell Shawarma at the Russian Parliament, Duma, and to assign this mission to a chef from Syria or the Caucasus.
During a Duma session on Monday, United Russia MP Vitaly Milonov spoke about the difficulty of leaving his workplace to buy food.
"Cooks should be from Syria or the Caucasus. I’m sure no one will go to the restaurants, and all MPs will wait in line for a kebab, I say to you!" the MP said.
Milonov insisted on his request and recommended 250 rubles ($4) as the price of one shawarma at the Duma.
This suggestion comes as debate on shawarma stores rises in the Russian capital, after the commission concerned in food monitoring revealed violations in shawarma shops, including the neglect of health standards.
In this regard, Milonov considered that the shawarma sold in these shops is "disgusting" when compared to the genuine shawarma.
Over the past few years, shawarma has become widespread in different Russian cities. Shops selling it have seen a remarkable turnout compared to other fast food restaurants.
Shawarma has reportedly become the number one meal, and made headlines on Russian social media websites and pages such as the "Beauty and Shawarma" dedicated to share photos of Russian women eating shawarma sandwiches.
