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maps, art books, posters, calendars and postcards, as well as a smaller selection of
English-language literature.
BOOOKS
DOM KNIGI
stalwart of the city's bookshops is Dom Knigi, housed in the wonderful, whimsical
carried a decent selection of literature, and it is still an inviting place to browse. On
the 1st floor, you'll find lots of English-language coffee-table books that make good
souvenirs. The 2nd floor houses a great cafe with superb views onto Nevsky pr and
the Kazan Cathedral.
BOOOKS
WRITERS' BOOKSHOP
(
Книжная лавка писателей
; Nevsky pr 66; Gostiny Dvor)
Specialising in foreign lit-
erature, this place is one of the few that carries Lonely Planet guides. You'll also find
an excellent selection of English-language literature, including English translations of
Russian classics and contemporary bestsellers.
CCLOTHING
THING, A
, ACCCESSORIE
SSORIES
WILD ORCHID
Prospekt)
Underwear is yet another measure of Russia's amazing transition to capital-
ism. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all, baggy cotton briefs; sensational, sexy
lingerie is on sale all over St Petersburg. This top-of-the-line store carries devastat-
ingly sensual and expensive lingerie by European designers.
FOOD & DRINK
OD & DRINK
VINISSIMO
Sat; Nevsky Prospekt)
With low ceilings and exposed brickwork, this little wine cel-
lar is an atmospheric place to pick out a
bon vin
. There is no shortage of
grands crus
and pricey reserves if you are shopping for a special occasion, but head to the sale
rack in the centre of the store for excellent French, Spanish and Italian wines that you
can afford to drink every day.
