Though Minsk is not the place you'd usually go shopping, we know, that you would like to take home something that will remind you of the visit. Unlike the other countries, where you can see postcards, magnets and city-branded t-shirts…Open the full description
Though Minsk is not the place you'd usually go shopping, we know, that you would like to take home something that will remind you of the visit. Unlike the other countries, where you can see postcards, magnets and city-branded t-shirts on every corner, we have a surprising lack of souvenir shops (look for the best, and, probably, the one-of-a-kind in Gallery Ў).
What concerns clothing, we don't have a vast diversity of it. If you want to go shopping like a local, you'd probably need to visit Vilnius or Białystok.
Nevertheless, there are some rare local gems you can find in Minsk, and we will try to help you in this hard business.
Centralny Store
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8
Old soviet-styled department store with amazing interior and the motley crowd of visitors: dirty hobos, artists, crazy people, local celebrities, students, professors - everybody gets together. Other perks: the cheapest and tastiest desserts in town (and cheapest alcohol too). Head here if you're broke (if it's even possible in Belarus).
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Tsum Department Store
Shopping
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1
Travellers may be curious to see the production of Belarusian brands of all kinds - shoes and clothes, bags, kitchen utensils, electrical appliances, watches, jewellry, cosmetics, stationery, food, etc.. Besides, it is curious to have a look at how a Soviet department store was organised.
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Local Experience
Private tour to a secret Soviet command center
Prices from
60
EUR
Duration
8 h
Languages
English, Russian
Vyanok (Вянок - букіністычная кніга)
Shopping
3
1
At this second-hand bookshop you can find old books and postcards, books about art, foreign literature and manuals, Belarusian books, Soviet books and a lot of other curious stuff.
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Mushi shop
Shopping
3
0
This is one of the few places where local designers' works are gathered - and more then that, they select the designers very carefully. It's a bit hard to find: the shop is on the far left corner of the underground floor in the big shopping centre.
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Central Bookshop (Кнiгарня)
Shopping
5
1
Wander around, browse the shelves and stacks, peruse the titles, flip through the pages... It's easy to lose yourself here! Afterwards you'll realise that there's a method to the madness and that it's easy to find both the book you're looking for, and something truly unexpected. There's also a good section with Belarusian books and souvenirs.
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Vasilky shop
Shopping
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0
You can buy usual products and find special food in Vasilky - the choice is plentiful, though more refined and pricy than in a usual shop. The pastel colours and chalkboard signs are, by the way, unusual for local food stores too.
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Local Experience
Private tour to a secret Soviet command center
Prices from
60
EUR
Duration
8 h
Languages
English, Russian
Khlebny Kutok
Shopping
1
0
Visiting this shop is a great chance to buy the famous local types of bread - Narochansky, Radzivilausky or Traetsky and to taste other bread products - baranky, bubliky (large dry doughnuts) or poppyseed rolls.
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Outstanding Artisans (Славутыя Майстры)
Shopping
3
0
The range of souvenirs and handicrafts is so diverse that it makes no sense to list them – you're better off visiting and seeing everything for yourself!
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Lakomka
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There's an enormous range of different sweeties. What's more, almost everything is produced in Belarus at small regional factories. Is your mouth watering yet?!
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Komarovka Market (Камароўскi рынак)
Shopping
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8
Partly located indoors and partly open air, this is an ideal place to observe Minsk locals. The produce is eco-friendly and always fresh.
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Simply Food
Shopping
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In Simply food store you can buy basic foods and drinks, water/coffee, snacks - note down the location as there are no food stores until the Lenin Square in the north or Vasilky the opposite side (where it is more expensive).
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Podzemka Shop
Shopping
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This is the place to discover lots of unusual and truly unique products. I love the Belarusian T-shirts and handmade accessories. Keep an eye out for the giant spider near the cash machine!
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Santa Fish
Shopping
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Here you'll find almost every type of seafood imaginable from crabs, lobsters and caviar in bowls to river fish and more. Why not buy some fish and hurry home to cook something truly delicious?
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Hobbyland (Хобілэнд)
Shopping
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Are you nuts about scrapbooking? Are you crazy about quilling? Are you a decoupage maniac? If yes – then this is the place for you! Here you can find loads of essential craft materials and attend workshops.
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Craft Glory (Славутасць)
Shopping
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Here you can also attend an excursion where you learn about traditional and modern crafts, have your photo taken in national Belarusian dress, and even taste the traditional alcoholic drink Krambambulya (if you're interested you should let staff know in advance).
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