Must-see shopping in Russia

  • 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.

  • Fountain and stairs in Okhotny Ryad shopping centre.

    Okhotny Ryad

    Moscow

    The best part of this underground mall is the fanciful troika fountain that splashes the shoppers as they enter and exit from Alexander Garden. Aside from…

  • Knizhnaya Lavka Pisatelei

    St Petersburg

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

  • Zadneprovsky Market

    Western European Russia

    Pick up fresh food and ogle the bustle at Smolensk’s main market.

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