If you are keen on shopping and you can’t imagine visiting a new city without taking a stroll through its shops, we’ll try to give you some pieces of advice about shopping in Smolensk.
Coming to a new place we always try to visit shops, where products of local craftsmen are sold. It’s so interesting to buy some unusual things which will remind the time you spent in Smolensk.
There, in Smolensk, one can find a number of shops that specialize in souvenirs trade. Among them are “Smolensk Flax”, “Souvenirs”, “ZUM”, “Ven’ez Almaznyi”, Ceramic workshops and others. Among the goods popular with tourists are ceramic bells and crockery painted in traditional Russian colors of “Chohloma”, “Gzhel”, “Zhestovo”, famous dolls “matrioshki”, beautiful wares made of “Northern silk” – flax, interesting drawings of Smolensk artists and even real diamonds (remember, that Smolensk is the “diamond capital of Russia”). In Smolensk you can buy souvenirs that reflect whole Russia or exclusive things that are made only in the Smolensk Region.
Twice a year – on the 25-th of September and on the 1-st and 2-nd of May the central square of Smolensk turns into a big and bright fair. This tradition is really popular with native citizens and the guests of the city.
At this fair you’ll find all kinds of souvenirs connected with Smolensk and whole Russia. It’s the best time to do shopping! And besides, there you’ll have a chance to taste traditional Russian cuisine. You’ll never forget the atmosphere of Smolensk fair!
If you are eager to widen your wardrobe, Smolensk can offer you a number of shops like “Benetton”, “Angel”, “Socho”, “Diesel”, “Adidas”, where world-famous brands are sold. And if you want to replenish your collection of CDs and DVDs Smolensk can offer you a large variety and low prices. In fact shopping in Smolensk is mush cheaper than in big Russian cities or Europe.
