Ulan-Ude
Tidy, Soviet-era market selling unusual local produce such as pine nuts, reindeer meat, buckthorn juice, salo (raw pig fat) and seasonal fruit and veg. At…
Must-see shopping in Russia
Presnya
The ‘house of china’ sells the world’s most famous brands of fine china, including Russia’s own Imperatorsky farforovy zavod (imperial china factory)…
St Petersburg
Not in the same sprawling, raggedy league as other St Petersburg creative clusters, Maker is really one big shop selling mainly locally designed clothes…
Moscow
The wild child of Russian fashion, Denis Simachyov has become a household name in Moscow thanks to his popular nightclub and irreverent clothing. His…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
In 1894 the old Perlov Tea House was redecorated in the style of a Chinese pagoda. Today this fantastical facade contains the Tea-Coffee Store – a simple…
Kaliningrad
The gleaming 'Europe Shopping and Entertainment Centre' is indeed one-stop shopping for anything you might have forgotten to pack. In addition to dozens…
St Petersburg
St Petersburg's largest record shop, and by record we do actually mean vinyl as well as CDs, is a great place to buy some quality Russian music souvenirs…
Western European Russia
Pop into this small takeaway shop by the river to get a plastic bottle filled with your choice of a range of Russian craft beer on tap (1L from R180). It…
St Petersburg
Featuring ballerinas and babushkas, clowns and knights, this gallery depicts just about every fairy-tale character and political persona in doll form. The…
St Petersburg
From this building, Carl Fabergé dazzled the imperial family and the rest of the world with his extraordinary bespoke designs. Yakhont has no link to the…
Vladivostok
For unusual souvenir turf, follow the navy – this outfitter has those cute blue-and-white-striped navy undershirts and other navy and military gear, as…
Yakutsk
In the old city, this is the best place in town to browse for crafts and souvenirs. You'll find mammoth tusk carvings, leather slippers, reindeer boots…
St Petersburg
This is one of many convenient city-centre locations of the famous porcelain factory that once made tea sets for the Romanovs. If you’re determined to get…
Presnya
Specialising in 'unusual clothing', this sweet boutique carries a range of dresses, tops and accessories. The creative designers represent the whole…
St Petersburg
Next to the cafe-bar of the same name, this is one of the best second-hand fashion stores in the city – it has a good eye for quality labels and a stylish…
St Petersburg
There is quite simply no bigger collection of matryoshki (nesting dolls), amber, fur and other Russian souvenir staples than that on offer at this very…
St Petersburg
Opera and ballet lovers will delight at the theatre-themed souvenirs for sale in the Mariinsky gift shop. None of it is cheap, but the selection is…
Meshchansky & Basmanny
For all your hunting expedition needs, head to this tiny shop below the restaurant of the same name. As well as guns, knives, camping equipment and…
Kaliningrad
For quality amber pieces you need look no further than the extensive Amber Museum Gift Shop, which has some very pretty pieces at competitive prices. In…
Russian Caucasus
All your equipment needs for climbing or skiing on Elbrus and other surrounding mountains are satisfied here. The gear is high quality and new.
St Petersburg
A stalwart of the city’s bookshops, Dom Knigi is housed in part of the wonderful, whimsical Singer Building. On the ground floor you’ll find lots of…
St Petersburg
There's been a market here since the 18th century and this modern-day version retains some retro charm. The fresh-food hall is picturesque and is a good…
Zabaikalsky Khudozhestvenny Salon
Eastern Siberia
This huge shop stocks every conceivable souvenir from across the entire Russian Federation, from Buryat dolls to Kostroma linen, Dzhgel plates to Chita…
St Petersburg
This quirky shop sells honey, beeswax and even beekeeping outfits. You can sample many different flavours of honey (myod) from all over Russia, and there…
St Petersburg
If you're looking for affordable Russian designer fashions, accessories, interior objects and souvenirs, this chic boutique, an anchor tenant of the Taiga…
St Petersburg
In front of this design office is a small boutique showcasing interesting gifts, accessories, books and interior-design products by local talents. Look…
Moscow
Russian fashion designers are doing wonderful things with linen, crafting this potentially drab material into modern, playful clothing. Styles are…
St Petersburg
This fascinating place is a repository of local antiques and has a wide range of stock running from furniture and paintings to medals and samovars. It's…
St Petersburg
Lomography fans shouldn't miss this handsome little shop in the Berthold Centre. You'll find a whole range of eye-catching cameras and accessories, from…
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
This is a one-stop shop for all your outdoor gear and the perfect spot to pick up anything you may have forgotten before setting out into the wilderness…
St Petersburg
There are many branches of this purveyor of quality loose-leaf teas and coffees across the city – this is a handy central one. The design is pleasantly…
Moscow
The House of Foreign Books is a small place with a wide selection of literature in foreign languages. Most books are in English, though there are smaller…
St Petersburg
Handsomely tailored men's wear is sold from this Russian outfitter in Loft Project ETAGI. Rugged-looking jackets, trousers and sneakers come in muted…
Moscow
Of all shopping centres in central Moscow, this is the funkiest, with clothes and interior-design items from international and emerging Russian brands, a…
St Petersburg
Inside the Loft Project ETAGI complex, Laser B has Russian-made designs you won't find elsewhere, including boldly patterned T-shirts, dresses and button…
St Petersburg
This colourful Petrograd Side market sells everything from vegetables, fruit, meat and fish inside to electronics, clothing and knick-knacks outside. Its…
Kaliningrad Region
There are plenty of kiosks to buy amber jewellery along central ul Lenina. Take a look here for more sophisticated settings, and correspondingly higher…
Arbat & Khamovniki
In 2003 three Moscow artists opened this shop to sell their fun and funky gifts and souvenirs. You'll find quirky knick-knacks, clothing and home decor,…
Krasnaya Polyana Tasting Complex
Black Sea Coast
Step inside this little shop to sample the local liqueurs, balsams and wines – many of which are infused with mountain herbs, fruit and honey from…
Russian Caucasus
This excellent souvenir shop specialises in local Karabardian and Circassian items including fur hats, traditional clothing, pottery and beautifully…
