Flea markets are places where you can sell and buy antiques. Today, at such sales you can buy almost everything, from genuine antiques to items that are barely 10-20 years old. The key feature of such places is low prices and the ability to “bring them down” even more - to bargain. The flea market on Tishinka is one of the most famous in the capital. What other flea markets work these days in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
Historical reference
Organized flea markets begin their official history at the beginning of the 19th century. It was at that
time that
Governor General Rostopchin issued a decree authorizing the sale of hand-held items. The only limitation is that the fair should be held only one day a week, on Sunday. Everyone could participate in the general sale, the sellers determined the prices on their own, any goods could be put on makeshift stalls. The flea market on Tishinka is one of the most famous in Moscow. This flea market spontaneously formed in the days of the USSR, when not only new imports were in demand, but also second-hand things so needed by Soviet people in a variety of categories.
Flea market on Tishinka
Today, a modern
shopping center has been erected on the favorite spot of speculators of bygone days
. Nevertheless, four times a year you can buy unique items with a rich history. Under the roof of the modern complex, an exhibition-fair called “Flea Market” is held. This is a large-scale event attended by rarity lovers and collectors from different countries. An interesting fact - the very definition - a “flea” market - came to Russia from France. Once upon a time, large fairs were held near Paris, where you could buy well-worn clothes and a lot of interesting things. Along with new clothes, happy customers often received fleas. Today the flea market on Tishinka does not prepare such unpleasant surprises. In its atmosphere, it is more reminiscent of an elite antique salon than a traditional flea market.
Fair in Izmailovo
The Izmailovsky flea market is located in close proximity to the Izmailovsky Kremlin and the hotel complex of the same name. The range will please even the most sophisticated collector, but the prices bite. Obviously, the fair is designed primarily for tourists. However, the bidding has not been canceled. In addition, on weekends there is a real flea market where grandparents trade. Among the things they offer, you can find not only Soviet badges and coinage, but also real antiques. The flea market Izmailovo pleases with its accuracy and organization.
Flea market "Lefty"
The Moscow flea market in Novopodrezkovo has a fascinating history. This fair has moved many times. Today it has gained a permanent place, official status, and at the same time remains as simple as before. The usual counters, among the sellers there are more pensioners than professional resellers and connoisseurs of antiquity. The atmosphere of a real flea market will also please you - they sell, buy, exchange here. The best part is that the prices do not bite; you can bring them down if you wish. The fair is open on weekends and holidays, according to experts, it makes sense to come here in the very early morning, when there are a lot of goods and few buyers. The flea market in Novopodrezkovo is one of the most “popular” in the capital due to its informal atmosphere. The variety of items sold makes it especially interesting, it's nice to come here just to explore the assortment and nostalgia.
Where to buy unique things in St. Petersburg?
It is difficult to imagine such a beautiful and mysterious city as St. Petersburg, without flea markets. Such fairs really are in the cultural capital. As in other cities, you can find at the flea markets both a completely modern “trash” and unique items of considerable age. A unique place, for example, "Udelka" (the market at Udelnaya station) - at one seller you can find cheap jewelry from the 90s, as well as unique pre-revolutionary
works of art. It sells everything that interferes in modern apartments: Soviet clothes and shoes, crystal and porcelain dishes, souvenirs and furs. There is a flea market at the city market "Juno". In front of the organized shopping malls and pavilions are traders of antiquities. It is useless to expect to buy something interesting here at a minimum price - most sellers not only know the price of their goods, but also tend to overstate it a little. The story about the flea markets of St. Petersburg would not be completely complete without mentioning Aprashka (Apraksinsky Dvor). Experts argue that this is one of the most inexpensive places where you can buy really valuable things. If you believe the historical facts, the malls on the site of the modern flea market were still in tsarist times. Today, Apraksinsky Yard is adjacent to the modern expensive shopping center, but because of this, visitors to the flea market are not getting smaller.