Eastern Trans SiberianShopping

Shopping in Eastern Trans Siberian

  1. A

    Magazin Kollektsionera

    A retired navy vet opened this collection of (mostly) Soviet keepsakes about two decades ago. Super stuff: Soviet cameras, watches, toy soldiers, warship clocks, banners, Stalin paintings – all very reasonably priced.

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  2. B

    Dom Knigi

    Vladivostok city maps and Primorsky Territory maps are available at stalls and bookshops such as Dom Knigi, which also keeps postcards and a funny Vladivostok-photo matchbox set (R180).

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  3. C

    Knizhny Mir

    Knizhny Mir stocks a good range of city and regional maps for the entire Russian Far East (Khabarovsk maps are R120; an OK city guide in English and Russian is R170).

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  4. D

    Antique shop

    Small but interesting collection of yesteryear titbits: medals, arts, flags, cameras, coins (some obviously picked up abroad by vacationing Russians).

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  5. E

    Flotsky Univermag

    For unusual souvenir turf, follow the navy – this outfitter has those cute blue-and-white striped navy undershirts (R140) and other navy gear.

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  6. F

    GUM

    This Soviet-style department store is the Far East’s most art deco elegant. Some traditional souvenirs on the 1st floor.

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  7. G

    Knigomir

    Vladivostok city maps and Primorsky Territory maps are available at stalls and bookshops such as Knigomir.

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  8. Market

    The market covers everything from plug adaptors and fishing gear to underwear and fresh produce.

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  9. H

    Citi HK Supermarket

    If you just need groceries, one of the best places includes Citi HK Supermarket.

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  10. I

    Supermarket

    For self-caterers there’s a supermarket across from the train station.

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  12. J

    Clover Leaf

    A convenient mall with a nice top-floor eating area and a good selection of clothing stores.

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  13. K

    Ekip

    Sporting gear including sleeping bags, tents, windsurfing boards and bikes.

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  14. L

    Tainy Remesla

    Best souvenir shop in town, located in the old House of Pioneers building.

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