The capital of Russia is a city in which at least once every resident of our country should visit. Tourists from other countries often come to Moscow. What souvenirs can I buy in the capital of Russia? What to bring as a gift from Moscow to the province or other states?
Kaleidoscope of folk crafts
From the very ancient times, all the most skilled craftsmen and artisans brought their products to the capital of Russia. Not much has changed in our time. Today in Moscow you can buy Gzhel porcelain, Vologda lace, products with Khokhloma
painting, Filimonovo toys, Orenburg shawls and other souvenirs related to traditional folk crafts.
An interesting gift option - all kinds of charms. Rag folk dolls, pendants and coins for good luck, as well as Orthodox icons and other church paraphernalia. Such things are given to the closest people exclusively with bright thoughts and good wishes. What to bring as a gift from Moscow to a man who loves edible presents? Tula gingerbread cookies, Belevskaya pastille, cranberries in sugar and Suvorov candies - such sweet presents will surely please sweet tooth.
Souvenirs from natural materials
Handmade products made of natural materials enjoy special respect today. Pay attention to the wooden
accessories for the kitchen and personal care. These are spoons, shovels, mortars, sugar bowls, combs and various massagers. A wide selection of children's toys is also presented in any department of eco-souvenirs made of wood. Such products are not only completely safe for babies, but also perfectly stimulate the imagination of the baby.
Still wondering what gifts you can bring from Moscow? Why not choose ceramic dishes and souvenirs. These are monophonic products and objects decorated with folk painting. There really is plenty to choose from, craftsmen make everything from different types of clay today - from jewelry and small souvenirs to large dishes and pots for baking. If you still think that you should bring relatives as a gift from Moscow, look at products made of natural stone and bone.
Views of the capital
If you do not know what gift to bring to relatives and friends from Moscow, try to please their impressions. Get a colorful book with photos of the sights of the capital or a set of postcards. Believe me, this is not a waste of money, especially if you live far from Moscow and rarely visit this city.
Flipping through the pages with the views of the golden-headed, you will be able to return dozens of times during your journey and indulge in pleasant memories. Own albums are released by many major museums in the capital. Such a publication will surely appeal to a person whose hobby or work is related to the main topics of this cultural institution.
An interesting idea about what to bring as a gift from Moscow is a model of some iconic landmark. Did you know that in the form of the Cathedral of the Protection of the Holy Virgin, today they make not only interior figurines, but also caskets, as well as bottles? Images of all the most popular tourist attractions can be found on standard souvenirs: magnets, decorative plates, paintings.
Russian souvenir for foreigners
Many jokes about the fact that residents of other countries imagine Russians walking in the streets with earflaps and sheepskin coats, with a balalaika and a bear on a leash. So why not joke about this? If you are still thinking about what to bring from Moscow as a gift to a foreigner - choose a hat with earflaps, bast shoes or kokoshnik. You can complement the set with a balalaika or nesting doll. Do not forget only to explain when presenting the gift that all these are just souvenirs, and they have not been used by locals for their intended purpose for a long time.
Another original version of the presentation is a Russian samovar. Many Europeans really like paintings and posters with Russian landscapes. Flower meadows, types of village streets, birch groves - this is exactly the beauty of the nature of Russia, sung by many poets and writers.
An excellent gift for foreigners keen on studying Russian culture will be a gift edition of some worthy copy of Russian classics. Choose a book in the original translation, and then your foreign friend will have a new opportunity to practice the language. Do not forget to add a bottle of Russian vodka to the gift for your foreign friend.
Souvenirs for Russian bath
Another good option for a gift to a foreigner is bath accessories. Felt hats, brooms, wooden scoops and aromatic oils. All these are accessories that we are used to from childhood. Residents of most European countries are not even aware of their existence. So why not introduce your foreign friend to the wonderful traditions of the Russian bath? You can supplement the bath set with natural herbal tea. If the gift is chosen for a woman - do not forget to purchase a set of natural cosmetics.
Back to USSR
Souvenirs that cause an attack of nostalgia are quite popular today. You can find truly rare things in one of Moscow's flea markets. Gift shops sell modern copies of Soviet propaganda posters and postcards. The real exotic that can only be found in Moscow is foodstuffs “from the USSR”.
When walking around the Central Department Store, be sure to check out Grocery Store No. 1. Most likely, it will seem to you that you were in the 50s of the last century. On the shelves you can find canned goods in Soviet packaging, tea with an elephant and natural juices in banks. Of course, all this is made recently and is suitable for consumption. And this is a great idea for those who do not know what to bring to relatives of the older generation as a gift from Moscow. Be sure, a lot of emotions and surprise from the products "just like before" is guaranteed.
Patriotic souvenirs
In any souvenir shop in Moscow you will find a variety of objects with the symbols of Russia. These are quite serious and official souvenirs with a flag and coat of arms, and frankly comic. Many tourists purchase T-shirts with portraits of V. Putin and sometimes quite sharp inscriptions. You should only buy such a souvenir if you are sure that the recipient of the gift will appreciate this joke. The items with the symbols of the Olympics in Sochi-2014 do not fade away.
Where to buy souvenirs?
Surely you have already compiled a list of what you can bring from Moscow as a gift. Where to buy all this? Souvenirs in the capital are sold in all places of mass crowded tourists. Try to refuse to buy gifts for everyone while walking along the Arbat or Red Square. Usually in such places the prices are too high.
The best option for tourist shopping in Moscow is specialized souvenir shops located away from the most popular walking routes. You can also buy souvenirs in museums and other cultural institutions. Sometimes products for tourists are also found in universal supermarkets. But, as a rule, the assortment and freshness of the goods here is by no means happy.