Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
172
Women's & Men's
GUM
This arcade features mostly international couture brands, but in a distinctly Rus-
sian atmosphere. You won't save money shopping here, but you are certain to be pam-
pered if you want to try something on. See description under “The Shopping Centers”
above.
3 Red Square.
&
495/788-4343.
www.gum.ru. Metro: Ploshchad Revolutsii or Okhotny
Ryad.
Okhotny Ryad
The shops in this mall get cheaper as you descend farther underground,
so that the bottom floor offers the best buys. It's a huge hit with young Muscovites and is
a dependable clothing source for tourists and expat shoppers, with an enormous selection
of styles and prices. Mostly international brands are offered.
Manege Sq.
&
495/737-8449.
www.oxotniy.ru. Metro: Okhotny Ryad, Ploshchad Revolutsii, or Teatralnaya.
TsUM
The historic Art Nouveau building flanking the Bolshoi Theater sells a broad
range of international luxury brands including Christian Dior, Gucci, and Prada, as well as
many more midrange brands. Search for good deals during massive summer and winter
sales.
2 Petrovka.
&
495/933-7300.
www.tsum.ru. Metro: Okhotny Ryad, Ploshchad Revolutsii.
FOOD
Azbuka Vkusa
A gourmet paradise, this Russian chain sells French foie gras, Italian
prosciutto and other international delicacies, and a broad selection of wine at high prices
(though that doesn't matter to the glitzy Russian clientele). Some unusual Russian spirits
are available here for gifts.
19 Petrovka, 8 Kutuzovsky Prospekt, numerous other stores across
the city.
&
495/504-3478.
Eliseyevsky Gastronom
An abundant collection of teas, sweets, and other Russian
goods is on display beneath the soaring ceilings of this flowery, ornate shop, which has a
100-year history of serving Russia's discriminating palates. A good source of sweet gifts,
unusual Russian tea tins, or just a stylish afternoon snack.
14 Tverskaya St.
&
495/650-4643.
www.eliseevskiy.ru. Metro: Teatralnaya or Chekhovskaya.
Sedmoi Kontinent
This Russian supermarket chain is a good source of unusual tea
cookies and meringues, pickled herring and eel, and herbal liqueurs—as well as the full
range of grocery-store staples. Two prominent locations, both open 24 hours, are listed
here.
1 Manezhnaya Ploshchad, Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center. www.7cont.ru. Metro:
Okhotny Ryad. Another location is at 63 Bolshaya Gruzinskaya, in basement of shopping cen-
ter. Metro: Belorusskaya. Third location is at 12/1 Bolshaya Lubyanka. Metro: Lubyanka.
FUR
Russia's climate and centuries-old traditions mean fur coats and hats are winter staples.
If you're comfortable with the idea, browse the unique collections at
Mekha,
13 Pyatnits-
kaya (
&
495/951-9880;
www.yellow-pages.ru/rus/qu10/bo1937565; Metro: Lubyanka
or Kuznetsky Most). You can also try
Mekhovoy Salon
(Fur salon) at 36/9 Novy Arbat,
where several times a year they hold trading fairs that offer a larger selection and more
price range (
&
495/961-6938;
www.1fursalon.ru; metro: Arbatskaya). Better deals can
be found at many outdoor markets, such as Izmailovsky (see “Great Shopping Areas”
above).
GIFTS/SOUVENIRS
The Moscow Cultural Fund (under the “Crafts” section above) and Izmailovsky Market
(under “Great Shopping Areas,” earlier in this chapter) are the best places to shop for
8
