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Shopping in Belarus

The Republic of Belarus is a shopper's paradise. You can enjoy shopping in Belarus at the various shopping malls and roadside stalls that sell different items. You can shop as much as you want in Belarus, as shopping in this country is cheaper as compared to other European countries.

Shopping in Belarus and Stores

There are various stores in Belarus, which makes your shopping easy and convenient. Mentioned below are few such stores.

  1. GUM

GUM is a well known store located in the Oktyabrskaya Metro Station. This is a three storied store, where you will get everything, right from carpets to imported brands of clothes and cosmetics. This store has a particular Soviet feel and has a kind of old world charm.

  1. Nemiga Store

If you want to enjoy modern style of shopping in Belarus, then you can drop in at Nemiga Store. This store is close to Nemiga Metro Station. You will find all modern things on sale, including electronics goods. There is a teller machine within the store, from where you can take out money, in case you run short of money while shopping.

Shopping in Belarus and Trade Centers

Trade centers are shopping malls in Belarus, where there are a number of small shops and stalls selling different variety of goods like accessories, electronic items, traditional artifacts, clothes, handicraft items etc. Here you can buy goods at cheap prices as compared to shopping malls.

Markets in Belarus

Shopping in Belarus is not complete without dropping in at the local markets of Belarus. Your visit to the local markets and fairs at Belarus will be pretty interesting. Here you can buy goods at lower prices and you can also bargain a lot. If you want to get local food items, it is best to drop in at Komarovsky Market that is located near the Yakuba Kolasa Metro Station.

On the other hand if you want to buy groceries, it is best to drop in at Centralny that is located at Nezavisimosti Street. It is a two storied building. The ground floor sells liquors, bakery products etc. The supermarket on the other hand is on the first floor, where you can get everything, right from French wine to peanut butter. There is a tailor counter located in the opposite, for the convenience of the customers.

Things to buy in Belarus

While shopping in Belarus you must buy the things mentioned below, without which your trip to Belarus will be incomplete.

  1. Cotton and Linen

While shopping in Belarus, you must collect some handmade linen and cotton goods that are typical to this place. The fabrics are comfortable, cheap and user friendly. Things that are sold specially are linens, bed covers, tablecloths, cushion covers etc.

  1. Local Delicacies

Wherever you go for your trip, shopping is incomplete without buying local delicacies. Shopping in Belarus is also incomplete, without buying chocolates, Soviet Champagne, Caviar etc, prices of which are half as compared to the original prices. You must also buy Zephyr, which is a kind of marshmallow and is generally not available in the West.

  1. Computer software, CD's and DVD's

As there is no copyright law in Belarus, you can buy computer goods and other accessories at a very cheap rate. As laws have been enforced of late, shopkeepers now don't sell pirated items, but even now prices are very low, as compared to other places. The price of a new CD is $10, over here.

  1. Souvenirs

Shopping in Belarus is incomplete without collecting small souvenirs from here. You can buy Matrioshkas, which are small wooden dolls, with smaller wooden dolls of similar kinds, inside it. These items were originally from Russia, but now they are available here.

  1. Beauty Services

Beauty services are also included in shopping, as beauty products and services are available at extremely low prices. You can avail many services at an extremely low price.

Shopping in Belarus and Using Plastic Money

All international cards, including debit and credit cards are accepted in various shops, while shopping in Belarus. There are also a number of ATM's and tailor machines at all major places in Belarus, so that shoppers can shop easily, without facing any difficulty.