Shopping Mall


Enjoy shopping to the fullest in Russia’s numerous shopping centers dotting in every corner of the street from roadside stall to upscale contemporary shopping mall. The country has one of the best shops in the world that can satisfy all shoppers’ desires and fancies.


MEGA Family Shopping Center - it is Russia’s one of the most massive and popular shopping destination among local and foreign tourists. It provides myriads of shopping and leisure opportunities for the entire family. The mall houses over 150 tenants from swanky boutiques, hypermarket and food courts. This new family destination for recreational, dining and shopping escapade has more than 250 branches all over the country.


Gostiny Dvor - Wikipedia says the name of the center is from Russian either as “Guest Court” or as “Merchant Yard”. The said mall is constructed with an excellent example of Neoclassical architecture. Aside from being the oldest establishment in St. Petersburg City it is also the largest shopping mall and one of the first department stores ever established across the world.


Apraksin Dvor - reviewed by Frommers.com as a 200-year-old shopping mall that has lost its aristocratic elegance. It has been the place where you can find a jumble of cheap clothing stalls, bars, cafes and low priced shoes, toys and much more.


Okhotny Ryad Shopping Mall - it is among the leading shopping malls in Moscow, the capital city of Russia situated on the Manezhnaya Plaza. It comprises everything you need from cosmetics to electronics. It gives easy access to the metropolis beautiful tourist spots and train stations. Nearby the shopping center are myriads of eateries and famous currency exchange counter.


GUM (Gosudarstvenny Univermag) - one of the busiest shopping malls situated on the eastern side of Red Square and in the Moscow city center. It homes huge collection of individual shops spreading all over several floors. This establishment is housed inside a historic 19th century edifice, which adds attraction.


Narvsky Department Store - stores a good selection of clothing for children, women and men. It also houses a wide collection of toys, house wares, electronic and sporting goods in affordable rates. Narvsky Department Store is located in the serene area of Leninsky Prospekt.


Petrovskiy Passage - an elite shopping center that houses myriads of sophisticated shops including Moschino, Marina Rinaldi, Max Mara and La Perla.


Reference:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MEGA_Family_Shopping_Centre
http://www.thomas-lange.net/MegaMall/english/intro_eng.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gostiny_Dvor
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/stpetersburgrussia/S32700.html
http://www.moscow.world-guides.com/moscow_shopping.html