Shopping in Russian Far East
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Sakhabult
Long-running shop where locals go for coats, boots and hats made of rabbit, muskrat, reindeer and other pelts. It’s pricey if you’re looking for big norka (mink) hats, but a (real) reindeer Christmas ornament is R250.
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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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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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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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Alpindustriya-Kamchatka
This valuable camping-gear shop rents tents (from R150 per day), backpacks (R40 to R60), sleeping bags (R40) and sleeping mats (R20). It’s about 75m off the road, amid housing.
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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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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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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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Knigomir
Vladivostok city maps and Primorsky Territory maps are available at stalls and bookshops such as Knigomir.
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Market
The market covers everything from plug adaptors and fishing gear to underwear and fresh produce.
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Citi HK Supermarket
If you just need groceries, one of the best places includes Citi HK Supermarket.
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Ya Maika
It’s here if Mom asked for a ‘I love Sakhalin’ pen (R70) or T-shirt (R450).
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Supermarket
For self-caterers there’s a supermarket across from the train station.
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Clover Leaf
A convenient mall with a nice top-floor eating area and a good selection of clothing stores.
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Ekip
Sporting gear including sleeping bags, tents, windsurfing boards and bikes.
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Tainy Remesla
Best souvenir shop in town, located in the old House of Pioneers building.
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GUM
Clothes and souvenirs, including new Stalin pocket watches (R1300).
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