MOɅOKO {mo-lo-kó}

I. the Russian word for "milk"

II. a nutritious liquid rich in protein and fat

a. the milk from cows as consumed by humans

b. the white juice of certain plants 

III. a source of life 

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For us it all began when...

The story of Moloko Ice Cream Co. is the story about my family, the Miskevich's. In the 70's, my parents immigrated to the US from Russia, leaving the Soviet culture behind for the endless possibilities and freedoms of the West. First landing in NYC, then moving on west, eventually making their way to Los Angeles, where my family had finally settled. In 1995, I (Jonathan) was born. It so happened that in the early 2000's my parents had to move back to St.Petersburg, Russia, where they took me and my 2 younger sisters. That's where I was first introduced to the flavors of Russia. Being 7 years old, the impressions of Russian food and desserts, especially ice cream, have been stamped into my palette forever. 

Now, living back in California with part of my family reunited, I made it my mission to introduce the delights of Russian style Ice Cream (Plombir) to the American public. Traditional Russian ice cream makers always ensured that they were making the highest quality product with the best ingredients, and so we are committed to the same tradition, using the highest quality organic ingredients on the market as well as Kosher standards. 

A Short History of Plombir

As foreign tourists would say, there were three reasons to visit the USSR: Watching ballet, going to the circus, and tasting the ice cream. Every year, the country exported more than 2,000 tons of the dessert. But what made Soviet ice cream so special?

The popularity of ice cream boomed in the Soviet Union during the 1930s, when the state implemented certain standards for the delicacy. People across the country ate the same brands and ice cream became a nationwide pudding. Manufacturers were only allowed to use natural ingredients – there were no chemical additives in food! That’s why Soviet people remember its rich, milky taste.