Russia » Shopping in Moscow

Today, in Moscow, you can find absolutely everything in the stores. Walking along the main streets in downtown you can find many fancy shops and boutiques everywhere. Inside you will find that many shops have very high and sometimes ridiculous prices for their goods. 

It is very important to visit the world famous department store on Red Square GUM. It has a very long history from the 19th century. It is a stylish and impressive building with a glass roof. But looking at their prices you may decide to buy only a couple of small souvenirs here for your memories about this store; drink some coffee in the cafe here looking around at the beautiful fountain in the middle, old style walls, and lighted signs of familiar boutiques. 

In each district in Moscow there are different types of open-air markets where you can find groceries or vegetables, anything for the house, electronics, clothes or souvenirs. Here you may find that only a few of the sellers speak English and most of them take only cash. In every market you are expected to bargain to get the best price.