Golden Ring
'Polka' means 'shelf' in Russian, and every shelf here contains handmade wares from a different local artist – it's like a miniature craft fair. You'll…
Must-see shopping in Golden Ring
Golden Ring
This little crafts shop tucked away down a side street is perfect for browsing through gifts and souvenirs, handmade by local artists in a variety of…
Suzdal
The affable Maria learned the rare and delicate traditional art of filigree embroidery from her grandmother. She often sells her beautiful wares –…
Sergiev Posad
Forget the carbon-copy matryoshki you see at tourist stalls everywhere – 'City of Craftsmen' sells beautiful hand-painted nesting dolls that are several…
Suzdal
If you're after souvenirs a level up from the Russo-kitsch found everywhere else, check out these lovely handmade ceramic creations: mugs, tiles, vases,…
Golden Ring
An art-and-crafts gallery at the back of this 18th-century church features paintings and photographs by local artists – everything from stunning…
Golden Ring
You'd have to be a teapot fanatic to find this tiny museum worth the admission price, but for free you can browse the gift shop, full of beautiful tea…
Golden Ring
You may not have room in your suitcase for one of the old samovars or record players on display at this antiques store on the embankment, but there are…
Yaroslavl
This giant, hypermodern shopping centre has more than 200 shops of international brands, as well as a huge supermarket, a bowling alley, rollerskating…
Golden Ring
Located inside the western half of the city's sprawling 19th-century Italianate trading arcades is this bustling market for local meats, dairy products,…
Golden Ring
If you're after Russian souvenirs, take a look at the trading rows on Torgovaya pl as well as ul Kalashnaya, a tiny street stemming off it that's been…
Golden Ring
This large complex on the main street has a tiny food court and a coffee shop with free wi-fi on the top floor.
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