Georgy Kavkaz is an Armenian-Russian chef who’s turned outdoor Caucasian cooking into an internet sensation. He has nearly 10 million followers across all platforms and is estimated to have a net worth of $2.6 million.
What started with a quirky video about melon moonshine in 2016 has evolved into a multi-platform business empire that includes restaurants and some of YouTube’s most viral cooking content. His personality is built on something refreshingly simple: staying true to his roots while embracing modern opportunities.
Biography
Born on February 25, 1980, in Russia’s Stavropol Krai, Georgy grew up in a middle-class Armenian family. He is 45 years old and stands 5 feet 10 inches tall.
His father, Leon Kavkaz, worked as a businessman for a local Russian company, while his mother, Warsi Kavkaz, focused on homemaking and raising Georgy alongside his three siblings.
After completing his schooling in Stavropol Krai, Georgy moved to Moscow.
He enrolled in a university to study hotel management. The degree gave him the professional framework to understand hospitality, customer experience, and the business side of food. Following graduation, he spent roughly 14 years working his way through Moscow’s competitive restaurant and hospitality industry.
Still, something was missing. He felt the pull to do something different, something uniquely his own that would honour his cultural heritage while reaching audiences his restaurant work never could.
Career
On August 18, Georgy launched his YouTube channel with a debut video about making melon moonshine.
His signature style of open-flame outdoor cooking in stunning Caucasus landscapes immediately distinguished him. This made the channel explode in popularity, reaching 100,000 subscribers in just one year and the coveted million-subscriber milestone by March 2019.
His main channel, GEORGY KAVKAZ, now has 6.71 million subscribers and has accumulated 1.38 billion total views across 196 videos.
The channel features traditional Caucasian cuisine with spectacular outdoor cooking, culinary expertise and the breathtaking natural beauty of his region. His viral sensation “Grilled Ostrich” video alone generated between 125 and 130 million views.
He regularly cooks exotic meats, including bison, camel, buffalo, and even snake, all prepared over open flames in mountain settings that look like something from a travel documentary.
His videos consistently reach tens of millions of views, and his formula is simple: combine spectacular outdoor cooking with cultural preservation. He speaks Russian with English subtitles to maintain authenticity while reaching global audiences, and never compromises on the traditions that make his food special.
Georgy expanded beyond his main channel. GEORGY KAVKAZ Life launched on July 28, 2018, and has grown to 1.63 million subscribers. With over 2,577 videos generating more than 507 million views, this channel features full-length cooking sessions averaging two hours each.
The longer format allows him to dive deeper into techniques and processes, focusing on home winemaking, brewing, and lifestyle topics that give fans a more wholesome view of his world.
His third channel, GEORGY KAVKAZ Food, was created on December 18, 2020, and has attracted 460,000 subscribers. This channel offers more structured, educational content, including recipe tutorials and cooking tips, for viewers who want specific guidance rather than epic outdoor adventures.
He’s expanded to Bilibili, a popular Chinese streaming platform, where he earned an honorary plaque for surpassing 100,000 subscribers.
Personal Life
Behind all those viral cooking videos is a man who genuinely values family and faith above everything else.
Georgy’s been married to Alesia Eremenko for over 15 years. The couple has four children: three daughters and one son, who occasionally steal the spotlight in family-focused content.
Their eldest daughter, Nicka, turned 18 in January 2022, while the youngest, Alexia, turned five in May 2022.
As a devoted Christian, Georgy places family and faith at the absolute centre of his life.
Net Worth
Georgy Kavkaz’s estimated net worth reached $2.6 million by 2025, according to multiple sources.
YouTube advertising revenue forms the foundation of his income. His main channel generates $5,500-$7,500 in ad revenue per month, while total earnings across all his YouTube channels reach approximately $60,000 per month during peak periods.
Recent data show monthly earnings fluctuating between $10,000 and $44,000, driven by seasonal variations, algorithm changes, and individual video performance.
Brand sponsorships and partnerships contribute to his income.
Georgy’s success has enabled him to make several impressive acquisitions. He owns a Chevrolet Corvette because even outdoor cooking chefs deserve some luxury when they’re not filming in mountain terrain.
His Can-Am Outlander G2 ATV serves a practical purpose, providing reliable access to remote filming locations in mountainous areas that regular vehicles can’t reach.
His custom LADA Niva 2019 is more than just transportation; it’s a nod to his Russian roots and cultural identity.
He lives in a luxurious house in Stavropol Krai that serves as both a family residence and a frequent filming location, with spaces designed to accommodate daily life and content-creation needs.
You can follow Georgy on Instagram.
