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Kanal)
If you can't find something anywhere else in the city, then head for this con-
veniently located hypermarket, just a short walk from Obvodny Kanal metro. You'll
find a huge range of food, clothing, household products and far, far more.
SAMO
SAMOVAARS
TULA SAMOVARS
gorodskaya)
Nearly all samovars (metal containers holding boiling water) in Russia are
made in the town of Tula, south of Moscow, but this beautiful showroom is the place
in St Petersburg to buy a truly unique souvenir of your visit. The samovars range from
small, simple designs to enormous and elaborate ones with precious stones and other
embellishments.
MARKE
MARKET
MALTSEVSKY MARKET
(
Мальцевский рынок
; ul Nekrasova 52; 8am-8pm; Ploshchad Vosstaniya)
Bargain-
ing is encouraged at this bright spacious market, packed with vendors selling exotic
fruits and vegetables, mounds of multicoloured spices, and fresh meats, fish and fowl.
In some cases, the meat is so fresh it is still being hacked off its carcass. Don't miss
free samples of honey straight from the hive.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
GYYM
7am-11pm Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm Sat & Sun;
Cher-
nyshevskaya)
St Petersburg's largest chain of fitness centres now has 11 locations
around the city, but the first was in Smolny. Classes include aerobics and yoga, while
weights machines and cardio equipment are also available. The cardio room over-
looks the Neva River, offering a lovely view as you cycle or run. Afterwards, enjoy
the sauna and hot tub, or a fresh fruit drink from the juice bar.
