Where the Irtysh and Om rivers merge, the Siberian million-plus city Omsk is located. This is a large industrial, scientific and cultural center. In 1918, during the Civil War, Alexander Kolchak declared the city the third Russian capital. He became her, but not for long. The city of Omsk is known to us as the birthplace of celebrities. The names of such famous artists as Valentina Talyzina, Mikhail Ulyanov and Lyubov Polishchuk are associated with this city.
Everyone will be interested in visiting this city. Arriving there, the tourist always wonders: what to bring from Omsk as a gift?
Most souvenirs can be found on the main street of the city. Tourist note: on the first Sunday of August, Omsk residents celebrate City Day. A lot of souvenirs are sold on this day.
Souvenirs with views of Omsk
Invariably the most popular souvenirs are magnets with various views of the city. They are compact and will not take up much space in a suitcase. By hanging the magnet on the refrigerator, you can always admire the beauty of the image and remember the trip. In addition, you can not be tormented by doubts: whether you will like the gift or not, whether it will be needed and useful. Magnetik is a win-win option for a souvenir and will look great in any kitchen, regardless of interior design.
In addition to magnets, city views can be depicted on dishes. You can buy a cup or plate with views of Omsk. These souvenirs are always very popular. No matter what you choose, it will be a great gift option for friends and relatives, as well as a memorable souvenir for yourself.
Souvenirs for hockey fans
Those who are not indifferent to hockey can bring a souvenir with the logo of the infamous Avangard hockey club. It can be a washer, a keychain, a mug, a scarf, a T-shirt and the like. Also, such a souvenir will please not only a fan, but also every person who used to live in Omsk and then left it.
Great gift for a friend
Omsk football team "Irtysh" is not very popular. But thanks to the Our Russia humorous program, Omsk is known for the fictional football teams GazMyas and GazMyasochka. It is not difficult to find souvenirs with team logos, as they are sold in all souvenir shops and stalls in the city. A t-shirt with GazMyas will be a wonderful gift for a friend with a sense of humor, of course, if he watched Our Russia.
Who are Lyubochka and Stepanich
The most famous souvenir that you can bring from Omsk as a gift are small figurines - small copies of two city statues - the beautiful Lyubochka sitting on the bench, and the sanitary ware Stepanych getting out of the sewer hatch. All guests of the city, being on Lubinsky Prospekt, are necessarily photographed with these statues, which can be called symbols of the city. Like Shurik and Lidochka, standing on the main street of the city of Krasnodar, Lyubochka and Stepanych are inextricably linked with the image of the city of Omsk. These original architectural structures appeared not so long ago: 1998th (Stepanych) and 1999th (Lyubochka). They were created by Sergei Noryshev and Igor Vakhitov.
What to bring from Omsk: souvenirs for sweet tooth
What to bring from Omsk? Surprisingly delicious sweet cream cheese with cream Omichka is loved by both children and adults. It is sold in many cities of Russia, but it is in Omsk, where it is made, that you can choose more than ten varieties of Omichki.
It is no secret that the Lubinsky condensed milk, which is produced in Omsk, has been repeatedly recognized as the country's best condensed milk. In Soviet times, buying it outside Omsk was quite problematic. Lubinsky condensed milk was a scarce commodity. Now this condensed milk can be bought in any city of our country, but it will be a great idea to bring it as a souvenir to the joy of the whole family. It is very tasty, it is made according to Soviet recipes, strictly observing all the necessary technological processes.
When wondering what to bring from Omsk, some people prefer to purchase more traditional gifts. For example, sweets. This is also an excellent choice, because such sweets that can be found on the shelves of Omsk stores are nowhere to be found. There are several factories in the city that make delicious original sweets. There are legends about the Sladunitsa factory. The marshmallows that she produces are very popular. Also known are candy products: "Ezhkin Cat", "Harmony-Confetina", "Cloud of Milk" and others. These sweets are not present in the official gift wrapping, but you can buy a souvenir souvenir souvenir bird-set.
The tourist will also be pleased with the products of the Konvita factory. A gift set with dried fruits in chocolate is what you need to bring from Omsk.
In Omsk stores you can buy delicious creamy waffles with various fillings - a product of the Sladonezh factory. The most popular sweets of the factory are “Omichka Bird” sweets.
Pine nuts from Omsk
Pine nuts are a tasty and healthy product. In Omsk they cost much less than in many other cities of the country. For example, in Moscow you have to pay a triple price for them. But if a tourist came from another Siberian city, then it does not make sense to buy pine nuts in Omsk, since in his hometown they will be on the shelves in the same quantity and at the same price.
It is worth bringing cedar halva from Omsk. It costs a lot, but it’s very tasty.
Gift with care
What can be brought from Omsk to loved ones? For those whose health is not indifferent to you, it is recommended to bring camelina oil. This is oil from the seeds of sowing saffron milk seeds using compression technology. Ginger oil is very useful, as it helps stimulate important processes in the human body. You can buy oil at any large grocery store.
Cedar oil will cost a little more. A natural product can be found in health food stores.
Tasty and healthy
Anyone who has not yet decided which souvenirs to bring from Omsk can bring gifts of the forest. If you don’t have enough time to go to the forest, then you should go to the market and buy delicious berry jam from local grandmothers. Jam made at the factory will not be so tasty. Also on the market is to buy mushrooms. Omsk mushrooms are very tasty, especially saffron mushrooms.
Beverages
Omsk has wonderful mineral water, which is annually called among the best of its kind: Omsk-1, Alaska. You can not only buy it as a gift, but also take it with you on the road. In Omsk, Khlebny kvass and several varieties of lemonade are also produced, which taste like Soviet-era lemonade.
Connoisseurs of hard drinks can buy 5 Lakes vodka as a gift, which is called the most popular vodka in Russia. Omsk vodka “Husky” is also popular. This is an expensive alcoholic drink that is of high quality. It does not contain harmful substances, as it is processed by cold.
A souvenir for a friend
In many cities there is an opinion that local girls are the most beautiful in Russia or even in the world. But only in Omsk, girls provide evidence of their undoubted beauty in a separate print publication.
What to bring from Omsk to a friend - a true connoisseur of beautiful women? A good option would be to bring him a calendar with erotic photographs of Omsk girls. All the girls in the photos have an attractive appearance. Signatures on the calendar are dedicated to a single topical theme.