Among those that have a universal appeal are Music CDs and Video games, Video DVD s. One buy here the same compact disks as one can by in Europe for 20, 30, 50 Euro, etc. They are cheap here! Some go for as low as 2$ each (new). Some tourists get so excited that they buy dozens! Some people claim that their trips to St Petersburg were worth it just because of these purchases!

For those who like army surplus items there are several small stores that supply outdoorsmen. Much of the cloth and footwear is brand new in many sizes VERY CHEAP! The most popular items are marine long sleeve shorts and t-shirts since this city is located on the sea. Here you find hats, belts, shoulder packs also. We do not sell guns but if you wish to go on adventure tour and shoot at the military range a fully automatic AK-47 – no problem! This is legal and contracted!

There is a downtown souvenir market. Here one can find Martyoshka dolls, hand made chess sets, painted jewelry boxes, souvenirs etc. The only trouble is that if you are a foreigner the prices are much higher! If you are by yourself you will pay more then if you are with a friend who is local. The prices and items are still attractive but not as reasonable as they could be. You will not find here truly small and inexpensive items for the office co-workers such as fridge magnets etc. If you wish to purchase those magnets, you have to contact us in advance! We offer a number of different designs some of which hand painted at an equivalent of three Euro apiece (when you buy at least ten).

Souvenir sets for busy tourists delivered into their hand

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One-day shopping tour in St Petersburg