Must-see shopping in St Petersburg

  • Bee-Keeping

    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…

  • 8 Store

    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…

  • Imenno Lavka

    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…

  • Russkaya Starina

    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…

  • Momentografiya

    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…

  • Untsiya

    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…

  • Krakatau

    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…

  • Laser B

    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…

  • Sytny Market

    St Petersburg

    This colourful Petrograd Side market sells everything from vegetables, fruit, meat and fish inside to electronics, clothing and knick-knacks outside. Its…

  • Wagner

    St Petersburg

    It’s rather generous to call this basement gem an antiques shop – much of the stock is more garage-sale worthy, but there are still some very cool bits…

  • Kuznechny Market

    St Petersburg

    The colours and atmosphere of the city’s largest fruit-and-vegetable market are a wonderful experience: the vendors will ply you with free samples of…

  • Kosher Shop

    St Petersburg

    Serving St Petersburg’s Jewish community, the Kosher Shop is conveniently located next to the Grand Choral Synagogue. Although its emphasis is on hard-to…

  • Sennoy Market

    St Petersburg

    Cheaper and less atmospheric than Kuznechny Market, Sennoy Market is also centrally located. You’ll find fruit and vegies, as well as freshly caught fish…

  • Auchan

    St Petersburg

    If you can’t find something anywhere else in the city, then head for this conveniently located hypermarket, just a short walk from Obvodny Kanal metro…

  • Russky Lyon

    St Petersburg

    Russia has a long tradition of producing fine grade linen; this small chain of shops with five branches around the city sells quality tableware and…

  • Nevsky 152

    St Petersburg

    This is a one-stop 'concept store' for big-name international fashion brands in St Petersburg, as the well-dressed doorman will make abundantly clear…

  • Model Shop

    St Petersburg

    Inside the Artillery Museum (though you don’t need to pay for entry to get access to the shop), this is a must for model plane, train and automobile fans…

  • Mir Espresso

    St Petersburg

    Come for the aroma and stay for the amazing coffee from all over the world. There are espresso machines and every type of coffee-maker and caffeine…

  • Bat Norton

    St Petersburg

    This local streetwear brand has the tagline 'made in Russia' and its bright, psychedelic and playful unisex clothing is popular with a cool, younger crowd.

  • Russky Lyon

    St Petersburg

    Branch of the good-quality Russian linen store.

  • Knizhnaya Lavka Pisatelei

    St Petersburg

    Apart from selling mainly Russian books, this long-established business also has posters, prints and reproductions of antique maps.