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SHOPPING
With hundreds of fancy stores and restaurants,
GUM
is a bright, bustling
shopping mall that's worth a browse when you visit Red Square.
SOUVENIRS
GUS-KHRUSTALNY FACTORY STORE
Since the glass production factory was founded there in 1756, the town of Gus-Khrustalny
(east of Moscow) has been known for its high-quality glassware. This little factory outlet
carries a small but choice selection of beautiful and reasonably priced crystal and glassware,
especially coloured glass.
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
ALENA AKHMADULLINA BOUTIQUE
Alena Akhmadullina's romantic, flowing fashions have been wowing trendsetters since
2005, when the St Petersburg designer first showed her stuff in Paris. She has received loads
of international attention ever since (including an invitation to provide an outfit for Angelina
Jolie in the film
Wanted
). The subtly seductive designs are known for offering a new per-
spective on Russian themes.
SHOPPING MALL
OKHOTNY RYAD
The best part of this underground mall is the fanciful troika fountain that splashes the shop-
pers as they enter and exit from Alexander Garden. Aside from the clothing and electronic
stores, there is a big, crowded food court.
