Shops and shopping centers in Minsk
Belarus produces a large number of consumer goods. Even household appliances and electronics in Belarus are often of their own production. Perhaps the design of local brands is not very sophisticated, but the quality is high and the price is low. Therefore, Belarusian brands are popular among tourists in Minsk. These are clothes of the brands Elema, Bugaiux, Milavitsa underwear, knitwear «Kupalinka», «Svitanak» and other firms, Belwest footwear, Marko, Conte haberdashery, brand watches «Ray» and others. And although these brands have their own branded stores in Minsk, it makes no sense to visit them separately. It is enough to visit 2-3 department stores in the city center, which present the entire range for the average tourist.
Shopping centers and department stores in Minsk
- TSUM - located on Independence Avenue in the area of Yakub Square. Nearby there is a convenient parking and catering «Lido». For the convenience of tourists, the store has a currency exchange for Belarusian money. Provided related services for minor repair of clothes or cutting of purchased fabric for further self-tailoring.
- GUM is also located on Independence Avenue, but next to Oktyabrskaya Square. There are more folk-style goods here. For example, shirts, dresses and even furniture with Belarusian ornaments. Also in GUM there is a large selection of gloves for women and men. Related services - currency exchange, children's room, sewing, jewelry, watch workshops.
- Shopping center «On Nemiga» - located at the metro station of the same name. Differs in the choice of porcelain dishes, linen fabrics and clothes, there are even natural fur coats from the Vitebsk factory. As well as goods for sports, electronics, office supplies, etc. From related services - there is a cafe in the shopping center.
- Shopping center «Capital» - modern three-storey underground department store on Independence Square. It was opened in 2006. Combines trade with related services and catering establishments. Here you can often become a spectator of a concert of Belarusian artists, visit an exhibition or other cultural event.
- «Minsk vernissage» - a market where you can see or buy works of Belarusian artists, authentic dolls in folk style or matryoshka dolls. The market is open daily, except Monday. Ryadrm - metro station Oktyabrskaya.
Do not be surprised if in a department store instead of packing the goods in a branded bag, you wrap it in paper. Treat it like a small excursion into the Soviet past.
