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carved wooden musical toys and chess sets, among other finds, at reasonable and negotiable
prices. All the stores on the Arbat have good toy selections, including remarkable dolls in
traditional Russian garments. See “Gifts/Souvenirs” above for more suggestions.
VODKA & WINE
See also Sedmoi Kontinent and other food stores, listed under “Food,” above, which have
a large and reasonably priced selection of vodkas for all tastes as well as wines from places
like Moldova and Bulgaria.
Aromatny Mir
You'll find a broad selection of vodkas you won't find at home, includ-
ing several flavored with Russian wildflowers and herbs, as well as the rich Armenian
brandies. Numerous stores across town; one of the most central locations is listed here.
29 Ulitsa Pokrovka.
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495/777-5190.
Metro: Kitai-Gorod.
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