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Abim Plus
St. Petersburg
This spacious and eclectic gallery on the Fontanka embankment offers paintings, china, and knickknacks.This spacious and eclectic gallery on the Fontanka embankment offers
Amber House (Yantarny Dom)
St. Petersburg
A broad and reliable but pricey selection of jewelry made from amber and Siberian stones can be found here. The really unusual items are usually the better buys.A broad and reliable but pricey selection of jewelry made
Ananov
St. Petersburg
This exclusive shop exhibits some original designs using unusual stones and gems, at high prices.This exclusive shop exhibits some original designs using unusual stones
Anglia British Bookshop
St. Petersburg
The Anglia has the best selection of books in English, with an emphasis on travel guides, picture albums, and classic and modern fiction. However, it's more expensive than its Russian counterparts selling all of the above.The Anglia has the best selection of books in English,
Apraksin Dvor
St. Petersburg
This 200-year-old shopping mall has lost its aristocratic elegance and become a jumble of cheap clothing stalls, seedy gaming halls, electronics markets, and lowbrow bars and cafes. It's slated for a cleanup, but in the meantime it has plenty of low-priced clothes, shoes, toys, and CDs. Watch your pocket.This 200-year-old shopping mall has lost its aristocratic elegance and
Art Market
St. Petersburg
This informal market in front of the Lutheran Church on Nevsky has been almost institutionalized in its many years parked here. A broad selection of paintings, watercolors, sketches, and photos is on display by the artists. The more original and less expensive pieces are usually displayed at the booths in the back. Prices are negotiable, and range broadly. Vendors speak English.This informal market in front of the Lutheran Church on
Babushka
St. Petersburg
This homey, stylized store (its name means "grandma") is part of a group of souvenir stores around town offering a large selection of lacquer boxes, amber and other jewelry, nesting dolls, and many other, more original gifts. Prices are relatively high, but quality is assured and it makes an easy all-around shopping destination.This homey, stylized store (its name means "grandma") is part
Belazh
St. Petersburg
This is an old standby on Nevsky, whose prices are higher because of its location but whose quality and selection of artworks and porcelain remain good.This is an old standby on Nevsky, whose prices are
Classica
St. Petersburg
You'll find a great selection of classical, choral, and Russian folk music, mostly labeled in English as well as Russian.You'll find a great selection of classical, choral, and Russian
DLT
St. Petersburg
This shopping center is full of shops selling imported and Russian goods with an emphasis on children's stores.This shopping center is full of shops selling imported and
Dom Knigi
St. Petersburg
The relocated "House of Books" still has a good selection of English-language books.The relocated "House of Books" still has a good selection
DVK (Dom Voyennykh Knig)
St. Petersburg
One of the world's few 24-hour bookstores, this three-story emporium has replaced the landmark Dom Knigi as the city's premier bookstore. Though the name means "house of military books," this store has every kind of reading material imaginable, with a small selection of English-language guides and novels on the first floor, near the main entrance.One of the world's few 24-hour bookstores, this three-story emporium
Gallery D-137
St. Petersburg
This small gallery houses works by several daring and respected local artists, in a renovated brick basement.This small gallery houses works by several daring and respected
Gostiny Dvor
St. Petersburg
This arcade has mostly international brands but in a Russian atmosphere. Hours are daily 10am to 10pm.This arcade has mostly international brands but in a Russian
Hermitage Museum Store
St. Petersburg
While not as extensive as they could be, the various stalls in the Hermitage sell art prints and postcards of many sizes, as well as other museum memorabilia.While not as extensive as they could be, the various
Kalinka Stockmann
St. Petersburg
This Finnish-Russian supermarket chain sells a range of reliable international products, at prices higher than you'll find in the bazaars but lower than in the hotels.This Finnish-Russian supermarket chain sells a range of reliable international
Katarina
St. Petersburg
Part of the same chain as Babushka, this store has a similar selection plus some Russian filigree and Fabergé eggs. Prices and quality are slightly higher.Part of the same chain as Babushka, this store has
Lenta
St. Petersburg
This local hypermarket offers a staggering selection of goods at reasonable prices and is increasingly popular among Petersburg's middle class. Its stores are in the not-so-convenient edges of town, but you'll find just about anything you could imagine here, including vodka and even reliable caviar at the best prices in town. Both listings are open 24 hours.This local hypermarket offers a staggering selection of goods at
Lomonosov Porcelain Factory
St. Petersburg
An exceptional and recommended gift is china from this factory, which you can buy at stores around town or at the source. The factory was opened in 1744 by Peter the Great's daughter, Empress Elizabeth I. Its craftspeople designed china for the royal family and nobility. After the revolution it was nationalized and produced plates with Constructivist Soviet art and propaganda slogans. Today it's been reprivatized, and sells both imperial and Soviet patterns. Check out the factory museum while you're there, which is part of the Hermitage Museum's holdings.An exceptional and recommended gift is china from this factory,
Monopol
St. Petersburg
Extensive selection of wines, vodkas, brandies, and other liquor from around the world.Extensive selection of wines, vodkas, brandies, and other liquor from
Panteleimonovsky
St. Petersburg
Paintings, furniture, and tabletop collectibles may be found here, with an emphasis on Art Nouveau objects.Paintings, furniture, and tabletop collectibles may be found here, with
Pechatnaya (Printing Press)
St. Petersburg
This unusual gallery is tucked in the Peter and Paul Fortress, offering customers a view of artists working on woodcuts, etchings, and other works. You can also buy a finished product of a former imperial printing press. Prices range broadly, from overinflated to some surprising deals.This unusual gallery is tucked in the Peter and Paul
Pryalka (Spinning Wheel)
St. Petersburg
This store, styled like a cottage hut for the new rich, offers original clothes and gifts, largely handmade from natural products, including goat down sweaters and blouses of Russian linen as well as standard and unconventionally designed accessories. Prices are higher than you'll find in department stores but the selection and quality are quite good.This store, styled like a cottage hut for the new
Pushkinskaya 10
St. Petersburg
One of the functions of this all-purpose arts center is to sell art, though it doesn't seem obvious at first from its chaotic, countercultural atmosphere. Galleries hold rotating exhibits featuring local artists, whose styles range from naturalism to nihilism.One of the functions of this all-purpose arts center is
Russian Icon
St. Petersburg
An extensive array of icons is on display in this convenient boutique. They're all recently made, meaning you'll have no problem taking them out of the country, but they follow the same rules icon painters have adhered to for centuries. The icons are more expensive than those at the monasteries, but the selection is larger.An extensive array of icons is on display in this
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Abim Plus
St. Petersburg
This spacious and eclectic gallery on the Fontanka embankment offers paintings, china, and knickknacks.This spacious and eclectic gallery on the Fontanka embankment offers
Amber House (Yantarny Dom)
St. Petersburg
A broad and reliable but pricey selection of jewelry made from amber and Siberian stones can be found here. The really unusual items are usually the better buys.A broad and reliable but pricey selection of jewelry made
Ananov
St. Petersburg
This exclusive shop exhibits some original designs using unusual stones and gems, at high prices.This exclusive shop exhibits some original designs using unusual stones
Anglia British Bookshop
St. Petersburg
The Anglia has the best selection of books in English, with an emphasis on travel guides, picture albums, and classic and modern fiction. However, it's more expensive than its Russian counterparts selling all of the above.The Anglia has the best selection of books in English,
Apraksin Dvor
St. Petersburg
This 200-year-old shopping mall has lost its aristocratic elegance and become a jumble of cheap clothing stalls, seedy gaming halls, electronics markets, and lowbrow bars and cafes. It's slated for a cleanup, but in the meantime it has plenty of low-priced clothes, shoes, toys, and CDs. Watch your pocket.This 200-year-old shopping mall has lost its aristocratic elegance and
Art Market
St. Petersburg
This informal market in front of the Lutheran Church on Nevsky has been almost institutionalized in its many years parked here. A broad selection of paintings, watercolors, sketches, and photos is on display by the artists. The more original and less expensive pieces are usually displayed at the booths in the back. Prices are negotiable, and range broadly. Vendors speak English.This informal market in front of the Lutheran Church on
Babushka
St. Petersburg
This homey, stylized store (its name means "grandma") is part of a group of souvenir stores around town offering a large selection of lacquer boxes, amber and other jewelry, nesting dolls, and many other, more original gifts. Prices are relatively high, but quality is assured and it makes an easy all-around shopping destination.This homey, stylized store (its name means "grandma") is part
Belazh
St. Petersburg
This is an old standby on Nevsky, whose prices are higher because of its location but whose quality and selection of artworks and porcelain remain good.This is an old standby on Nevsky, whose prices are
Classica
St. Petersburg
You'll find a great selection of classical, choral, and Russian folk music, mostly labeled in English as well as Russian.You'll find a great selection of classical, choral, and Russian
DLT
St. Petersburg
This shopping center is full of shops selling imported and Russian goods with an emphasis on children's stores.This shopping center is full of shops selling imported and
Dom Knigi
St. Petersburg
The relocated "House of Books" still has a good selection of English-language books.The relocated "House of Books" still has a good selection
DVK (Dom Voyennykh Knig)
St. Petersburg
One of the world's few 24-hour bookstores, this three-story emporium has replaced the landmark Dom Knigi as the city's premier bookstore. Though the name means "house of military books," this store has every kind of reading material imaginable, with a small selection of English-language guides and novels on the first floor, near the main entrance.One of the world's few 24-hour bookstores, this three-story emporium
Gallery D-137
St. Petersburg
This small gallery houses works by several daring and respected local artists, in a renovated brick basement.This small gallery houses works by several daring and respected
Gostiny Dvor
St. Petersburg
This arcade has mostly international brands but in a Russian atmosphere. Hours are daily 10am to 10pm.This arcade has mostly international brands but in a Russian
Hermitage Museum Store
St. Petersburg
While not as extensive as they could be, the various stalls in the Hermitage sell art prints and postcards of many sizes, as well as other museum memorabilia.While not as extensive as they could be, the various
Kalinka Stockmann
St. Petersburg
This Finnish-Russian supermarket chain sells a range of reliable international products, at prices higher than you'll find in the bazaars but lower than in the hotels.This Finnish-Russian supermarket chain sells a range of reliable international
Katarina
St. Petersburg
Part of the same chain as Babushka, this store has a similar selection plus some Russian filigree and Fabergé eggs. Prices and quality are slightly higher.Part of the same chain as Babushka, this store has
Lenta
St. Petersburg
This local hypermarket offers a staggering selection of goods at reasonable prices and is increasingly popular among Petersburg's middle class. Its stores are in the not-so-convenient edges of town, but you'll find just about anything you could imagine here, including vodka and even reliable caviar at the best prices in town. Both listings are open 24 hours.This local hypermarket offers a staggering selection of goods at
Lomonosov Porcelain Factory
St. Petersburg
An exceptional and recommended gift is china from this factory, which you can buy at stores around town or at the source. The factory was opened in 1744 by Peter the Great's daughter, Empress Elizabeth I. Its craftspeople designed china for the royal family and nobility. After the revolution it was nationalized and produced plates with Constructivist Soviet art and propaganda slogans. Today it's been reprivatized, and sells both imperial and Soviet patterns. Check out the factory museum while you're there, which is part of the Hermitage Museum's holdings.An exceptional and recommended gift is china from this factory,
Monopol
St. Petersburg
Extensive selection of wines, vodkas, brandies, and other liquor from around the world.Extensive selection of wines, vodkas, brandies, and other liquor from
Panteleimonovsky
St. Petersburg
Paintings, furniture, and tabletop collectibles may be found here, with an emphasis on Art Nouveau objects.Paintings, furniture, and tabletop collectibles may be found here, with
Pechatnaya (Printing Press)
St. Petersburg
This unusual gallery is tucked in the Peter and Paul Fortress, offering customers a view of artists working on woodcuts, etchings, and other works. You can also buy a finished product of a former imperial printing press. Prices range broadly, from overinflated to some surprising deals.This unusual gallery is tucked in the Peter and Paul
Pryalka (Spinning Wheel)
St. Petersburg
This store, styled like a cottage hut for the new rich, offers original clothes and gifts, largely handmade from natural products, including goat down sweaters and blouses of Russian linen as well as standard and unconventionally designed accessories. Prices are higher than you'll find in department stores but the selection and quality are quite good.This store, styled like a cottage hut for the new
Pushkinskaya 10
St. Petersburg
One of the functions of this all-purpose arts center is to sell art, though it doesn't seem obvious at first from its chaotic, countercultural atmosphere. Galleries hold rotating exhibits featuring local artists, whose styles range from naturalism to nihilism.One of the functions of this all-purpose arts center is
Russian Icon
St. Petersburg
An extensive array of icons is on display in this convenient boutique. They're all recently made, meaning you'll have no problem taking them out of the country, but they follow the same rules icon painters have adhered to for centuries. The icons are more expensive than those at the monasteries, but the selection is larger.An extensive array of icons is on display in this
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