St. Petersburg is rich not only in various attractions, but also has many amazing locations that are designed to please the most fastidious buyer and surprise him. In the Kalinin district of the city is one of such places, which is rightly loved by residents of nearby neighborhoods. This is the Kondratyevsky market. Here, it seems, you can buy absolutely everything, and each buyer, regardless of his financial capabilities, will go home completely satisfied. Kondratyevsky market (St. Petersburg) - what is the amazing feature of this usual at first glance place?
Market features
The Kondratieff market, which is also popularly called the Kalinin / Polyustrovsky / Bird market, appeared on this territory back in 1953. The main direction of trade is agricultural products and food products; in addition, shoes and clothes can be purchased on the market. The main distinguishing feature of the market is the ability of the buyer to purchase pets (cats, dogs, birds, rodents). Some visitors may be interested in a wide selection of fishing gear, which are also commercially available. From the side of Vasenko Street there is a second-hand, also often near the entrance to the market there is a spontaneous "flea market" where you can buy antiques, various utensils, interior items and household items. It seems that the bazaar can satisfy the needs of even the most demanding customer, offering a wide range of high-quality goods and services at very affordable prices.
"Living corner" of the market: what is worth remembering to buyers of animals
Of course, the market department dedicated to the sale of animals is very popular. Often families with young children deliberately look into this section to look at kittens and puppies, and sometimes such an acquaintance with an animal ends with its purchase. Nevertheless, you can find angry reviews in which buyers seek to warn market customers from rash actions. The fact is that often unscrupulous sellers under the guise of a thoroughbred sold a sick animal, which, unfortunately, did not live long. Most often, similar stories happened with the newly made owners of cats and dogs, periodically the situation was repeated with the owners of rodents and birds. That is why the buyer should remember several important points that will allow you to protect yourself with the possible purchase of a pet on the Kondratyevsky market.
Rules for buying an animal in the market
- Before buying, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of necessary vaccinations and vaccines that an animal must have at a certain age. For example, if the seller claims that a month and a half kitten has already received all the necessary vaccinations, you need to understand that this is practically impossible, since the first vaccination is made only at two months of age.
- Of course, you should not believe in the seller’s honest word. Each animal must have its own veterinary passport, which contains marks (stickers) on the manipulations performed: a mark on the passage of deworming, vaccination and revaccination is mandatory.
- Choosing between unvaccinated and incompletely vaccinated animals, it is worth giving preference to the first option, because in the second case the pet’s body is under tremendous stress and becomes much more susceptible to virus attacks.
- It is worth focusing on the behavior and appearance of the animal. It is important to carefully examine the ears, nose, hair for parasites and wounds, and the oral cavity - for the completeness of the teeth and the condition of the gums. If the animal behaves sluggishly, weakly reacts to stimuli, it is worth considering before deciding to purchase: often the cost of treating the animal pours out in a rather round amount, and no one can guarantee the life and health of the pet.
Everything for aquariums on the Kondratyevsky market
On the territory of the market there is also a section called the "Aquarium", which is designed to help equip the aquarium zone in homes or offices. Aquariums, various varieties of aquarium and pond fish, feeds and medicines, forms for ponds are available for purchase. The market administration is actively attracting tenants to expand this segment and attract new visitors to the market from all over the city.
Kondratyevsky market: how to get
How to get to the visitor who decided to come to the Kondratyevsky market? The address indicated in official sources: Polyustrovsky Avenue, 45. The nearest metro stations, from which it is most convenient to get to your destination: Ploshchad Lenina (buses 28, 37, 106, 107, 133, trolleybuses 3, 38, 43) and Forest "(bus 33). The market is within walking distance from Kalinin Square, therefore, getting to the necessary location with the help of land transport, you can navigate precisely by this designation and get off at the stop of the same name. What is the best time to visit the Kondratieff Market? Opening hours: daily from 9:00 to 19:00, the main hall is closed to visitors every third Monday of the month in connection with the sanitary day.