Russia Rouble
Where do I go shopping in Russia?
Well im a black american and I want to go to Russia, and I wanted to know where should I go shopping, when I get to Russia, I will have about 85,000.00 roubles. So where can I go to spend my money and shop. And will I be ok as an foreighner and black, and will I be able to find Russian friends in stuff and maybe girlfriend, please and thank you
Where to buy?
Izmaylovo Market (Moscow)
The Izmaylovo Market is probably Moscow’s biggest and most famous market area. You get almost everything here, from all sorts of souvenirs and handicrafts to antiques and carpets. Prices to be cheaper than in the city centre.
North-east Moscow. Take the Metro (the dark blue line) to Izmaylovskaya and join the crowds when you get off the train.
What to buy?
matrioshkas -the nesting dolls
Matryoshkas are probably the most popular Russian national souvenir. So if you have to bring presents for your family and friends, then you should take Matryoshkas into account. Matryoshkas are colourful wooden nestling dolls of different sizes. Smaller ones fit inside the bigger ones.
Icons
$5 or so for a cheap reproduction
$100+ for something authentic.
Lovely linen
Russian linen is really something special, absolutely top quality that you would pay far more in the West.
Palekh – paper-machier boxes. Handpainted. The more expensive are decorated with gold paint and have very fine details and different shapes. Real art work.
Caviar
Pirate CD, DVD
Wooden toys, caps, spoons
Pavlovo Posad Shawls (for you mother)
Burning buck
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