Must-see shopping in Belarus

  • Vialiki Dziakuj

    Minsk

    Personable, Belarusian-speaking Valentin is a printer and brander by trade, and it shows in his wonderful collection of original mugs and T-shirts. You'll…

  • Kirmash

    Minsk

    This is the place buy embroidered shirts and dresses, tablecloths and other national-flavoured textiles. Much of the clothing blends traditional and…

  • Knyaz Vitaŭt

    Brest

    Absolutely original clothing including wonderful T-shirts and embroidered traditional shirts and dresses. Also has handbags, leather goods and even socks…

  • Podzemka

    Minsk

    This underground bohemian shop-cum-art-gallery sells all sorts of goodies you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else, such as original T-shirts, funky…

  • Minskikh Maestroy Souvenir Market

    Minsk

    This outdoor souvenir market on pl Svabody is where you can haggle for local art, folk crafts, Soviet posters and coins, matryoshka dolls etc.

  • Tsentralnaya Kniharnya

    Minsk

    Large and central bookshop also has great Soviet propaganda posters, matryoshka dolls, embroidered shirts and other souvenirs.

  • GUM

    Minsk

    Check this centrally located department store for souvenirs and famous Milavitsa lingerie.

  • Belcartografia

    Minsk

    Covering Belarus and the globe, it caters to serious map junkies.

  • Stolitsa Shopping Centre

    Minsk

    If you want a general browse, a good place to start is the Stolitsa Shopping Centre, a three-level subterranean mall housing reasonably priced boutiques…

  • Belkniga

    Brest

    The best place in the city for maps, plus a small souvenir section.

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