The capital of Russia is a city in which at least onceevery citizen of our country should visit. Tourists from other countries often come to Moscow. What souvenirs can you buy in the capital of Russia? What to bring as a gift from Moscow to the province or other states?
Kaleidoscope of folk crafts
An interesting gift option is all kinds of amulets.Rag folk dolls, pendants and coins "for good luck", as well as Orthodox icons and other church paraphernalia. Such things give the closest people only with bright thoughts and good wishes. What to bring as a gift from Moscow to a person who loves edible gifts? Tula gingerbread, belevskaya pastila, cranberries in sugar and Suvorov sweets - such sweet presents will surely please the sweet tooth.
Souvenirs from natural materials
Still wondering what gifts you canbring from Moscow? Why not opt for ceramic dishes and souvenirs. This and monochrome products and decorated with folk painting objects. There really is something to choose from, from different types of clay, craftsmen make everything today - from jewelry and small souvenirs to large dishes and pots for baking. If you still think that you can bring relatives from Moscow as a gift, look at products made of natural stone and bone.
Types of capital
Leafing through pages with gold-domed views, you canwill return dozens of times during her journey and indulge in pleasant memories. Own albums let out many large museums of the capital. Such a publication will certainly appeal to a person whose hobby or work is related to the main theme of this cultural institution.
An interesting idea about what to bring toa gift from Moscow - a model of some landmark sights. Did you know that in the form of the Cathedral of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos today not only do interior figurines, but also caskets, as well as bottles? Images of all the most popular tourist attractions attractions can be found on standard souvenirs: magnets, decorative plates, paintings.
Russian souvenir for foreigners
A lot of jokes folded about what residentsother countries imagine Russians walking along the streets in fur hats and sheepskin coats, with a balalaika and a bear on a leash. So why not joke on this topic? If you are still thinking about what to bring from Moscow as a gift to a foreigner - choose a cap with earflaps, sandals or a kokoshnik. You can supplement the set with a balalaika or a matryoshka. Do not forget to explain when giving the gift that everything is just souvenirs, and they have not been used for a long time by the locals for their intended purpose.
Another original presentation is Russian.samovar. Many Europeans like pictures and posters with Russian landscapes. Flower meadows, types of village streets, birch groves are exactly the beauties of Russia's nature, sung by many poets and writers.
Great gift for enthusiastic foreignersThe study of Russian culture will be a gift edition of some worthy example of Russian classics. Choose a book in the original translation, and then your foreign friend will have a new opportunity to practice in the language. Do not forget to attach a bottle of Russian vodka to your present for your foreign friend.
Souvenirs for the Russian bath
Another good option for a gift to a foreigner.- bath accessories. Felt hats, brooms, wooden ladles and aromatic oils. All this - accessories, to which we are accustomed since 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
Достаточно популярны сегодня и сувениры, causing an attack of nostalgia. You can find really rare things at one of Moscow flea markets. Souvenir shops sell modern copies of Soviet propaganda posters and postcards. This exotic, which can be found only in Moscow - food "from the USSR."
During a walk through the Central Department Store, be sure to take a look at"Deli number 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 food in Soviet packages, tea with an elephant and natural juices in cans. Of course, all this is made quite recently and is suitable for human consumption. And this is a great idea for those who do not know what to bring as a gift from Moscow to relatives of the older generation. Rest assured, the mass of emotions and surprise from products “just like before” is guaranteed.
Patriotic souvenirs
В любой сувенирной московской лавке вы найдете various items with the symbolism of Russia. These are both quite serious and official souvenirs with a flag and a coat of arms, and frankly comic. Many tourists get T-shirts with portraits of V. Putin and sometimes quite sharp inscriptions. It is worth buying a similar souvenir only if you are sure that the recipient of the gift will appreciate this joke. The popularity of items with the symbols of the Olympics in Sochi-2014 does not fade.
Where to buy souvenirs?
Surely you have already made a list of what you canbring from Moscow as a gift. Where to buy all this? Souvenirs in the capital are sold in all places of a mass gathering of tourists. Try to refuse to buy gifts for everyone during a walk along the Arbat or Red Square. Usually in such places prices are too high.
The best option for tourist shopping inMoscow - 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 found in universal supermarkets. But, as a rule, the range and freshness of the goods here are not at all happy.
