Best Shopping in Russia

1. Gum

Gum is the major departmental store, also known as State Department Store. The most popular Gum is the huge store in Moscow which faces the Red Square. The place is now a shopping mall, but previously in the 1920s, it was known as the Upper Trading Rows. Head to this place for having a wonderful shopping experience in Russia.

2. Aviapark

A place for shopping, as well as entertainment, is located in Moscow known as the fleet at Khodynka Field. It is a huge shopping complex and is home to about more than 500 stores. The place covers a total area of about 3, 90,000 square meters. There is an aquarium in the central atrium containing tropical fishes. The place also has KidZania which is the first children's theme park to be established in Russia. This place is perfect for the kids as they can enjoy themselves at the children's theme park.

3. Metropolis

This is a large shopping place in Moscow, Russia. This shopping center was established in the year 2009 and is a very integral and major part of the Metropolis multifunctional complex. The place apart from being famous for shopping also comprises three office buildings. It is situated near the Voykovskaya metro station and the Baltic Central Station on the Leningradskoye highway. Head to this place and avail the beautiful products sold here. This place will give you some of the best products and items which you can buy in Russia so do visit this shopping complex when in Russia.

4. Columbus Shopping Mall

The Columbus Shopping Mall comprises about300 stores and around 25 restaurants. This shopping mall in Russia also contains a 14-screen cinema known as Kinomax and a Decathlon. The place has many luxury branded stores containing fashion clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, accessories and much more on two floors and overs an area of about 70000 square meters. Branded stores like Zara, Mango, Lady &Gentlemen, Uniqlo, Snow Queen, Coast, Adidas Originals, Karen Miller, C&A, Reserved, Puma, Nike, Sportmaster, Funky Town, Fred Perry, Warehouse, Reebok, etc. are some of the many stores which can be spotted here at this mall. These stores will give you the best shopping experience.

5. Evropeisky

This is a popular entertainment and shopping complex situated on the Kievsky Railway Station Square in Moscow. The place witnesses a huge number of visitors daily. The place has many shops and stores selling exclusive products and items which you can purchase and then flaunt the beautiful you. Do head to this place if you are a shopaholic and also enjoy entertainment along with shopping. Have a great shopping experience at this shopping destination in Russia.

Night Markets in Russia

Russia is blessed with various amazing markets and mainly in the areas of Moscow and St Petersburg. Many markets in Russia close by 10 pm or 11 pm. Markets like Flacon Design Factory in Moscow is open 24 hours and all the days of the week. It is a shopping and food complex with all the luxurious brands. A number of cafes and restaurants are lined up here where you can savor your taste buds with scrumptious food after the amazing shopping experience. There are so many options for dining and recreational activities here. Vasileostrovsky market in St Petersburg operates from 12:00 to 23:00. This market is famous for purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables. Izmailovo Market in Moscow is open from 10:00 am to 08:00 pm and is famous for buying Russian handicrafts, books, furniture, and artistic creations.