Dmitry Vladimirovich Gribov
Represents the club and shapes the community’s programme.
CONNOISSEURCIGAR CLUBAbout the club
A private club
for aficionados
At the heart of the club are demonstrated knowledge and a responsible approach to cigar culture. This helps sustain a high standard of conversation within the community.
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The club’s history
How CONNOISSEUR
began
CONNOISSEUR grew out of the community of graduates and partners of the FUMELIER Cigar School. The club was founded on January 25, 2026 — Russian Students’ Day and the school’s birthday.
The club was founded by Denis Kibisov at the initiative of Dmitry Gribov.
The private club carries the school community forward while retaining a connection to its educational tradition.
The club today
17 permanent members.
Two honorary members.
A close-knit membership keeps conversation and club life personal.
Moscow and regions across Russia
The club connects members from cities across the country.
Honorary members
Mikhail Pashaev and Andrey Malinin are honorary members of CONNOISSEUR.Club life
How club life
is organised
The club programme brings together learning, conversation, events and a chronicle of past meetings.
Knowledge and experts
Monthly tastings, including rare releases, and meetings with experts and prominent figures from the cigar industry.
Conversation and community
Open exchange of experience among aficionados in Russia and abroad, new connections and conversation in a welcoming club atmosphere.
Journeys and events
The programme may include festivals, visits to other clubs and journeys to different cities.
Club chronicle
Articles, photo stories and video recordings capture what happened and the atmosphere of each meeting.
Ways to participate
Two formats.
One club.
In-person membership is built around regular participation in Moscow; regional membership keeps members connected from other Russian cities.
In-person membership
Regular meetings, tastings and club events in Moscow.
Explore in-person membershipRegional membership
Online meetings, the private chat and opportunities to attend club events in person.
Explore regional membershipThe public side of the club
Follow the life of
CONNOISSEUR
The public Telegram channel shares announcements, news, meeting recaps and materials on cigar culture.
Open the channel
A personal conversation