Moscow - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a "shopping post"? Are there interesting handicrafts, artwork, antiques, or other items that people typically buy there?
There are some things to get. There are lots of great artists in the city and you can find reasonably priced paintings. There are some other fun stuff to get too. - Dec 2023
If you like to shop you won't be disappointed. Moscow offers a wide array of shopping from everyday brands to every high end luxury brand you can think of. - Mar 2019
Ismailovo (Izmaylovo) market is amazing. You'll love it (plus great shashlik = kabobs). - Nov 2018
Yes you can purchase all sorts of local handiwork. On weekends and Wednesdays one can shop at Ismalova for these types of things...but don't forget to go hungry so you can enjoy the sheeslak(sp?) and a shot of Russian vodka. - Oct 2017
Russian handicrafts are great. Plenty of historical and USSR items here. - Sep 2016
Matroyshka dolls, icons. - Jun 2015
There is a great outdoor market, Izmaylova, that sells all of the traditional Russian items such as hats, matrioska dolls, lacquer boxes, etc. Also, the embassy association sponsors vendor weeks a few times a year when the vendors come to the Embassy. The prices are higher than if you just metro out there, but you're paying for convenience. - Oct 2014
Matryoshka dolls, amber jewelry, Soviet propaganda posters, etc. - Nov 2013
Handicrafts, souvenirs, etc. - Jul 2013
Reproductions of icons, paintings by local artists, rugs from the Central Asian Republics, an endless array of matrioshka dolls, linen tablecloths, Ded Moroz and Snegorochka figurines. - Jul 2013
Nesting dolls, artwork, or a fur coat, if you'd like one. - Jan 2013
Russian cultural kitsch. - Mar 2012
Matrushka dolls, amethyst, enameled trays and boxes - May 2011
Artifacts, art, and travel within Russia and outside of Russia for those much-needed 'respite' breaks. - Jan 2011
The usual tourist tchochkes: wooden dolls, icons, samovars, Soviet kitsch. - Jul 2010
Nesting dolls, laquer items, Fabrege eggs, birch artwork. - May 2010
The Izmailova market. The true artisans don't really bargain much on their prices. There is a decent store on the Starry Arbat selling local Russian crafts. - May 2010
Russian handicrafts like painted wood items, embroidery and artworks (make sure the gallery helps you with export permits, or contact one of the many services to arrange this before you leave). - Feb 2010
caviar, vodka, fur hats. One winter here and you find yourself craving those three things. Other good collectibles here are Samovars, kitschy Soviet knick-knacks, silver teaglass holders, lace. - Jan 2010
Matryoshkas, carpets, linens, the usual. - Nov 2009
Fur hats, which you will wear, beautiful linens, nice wooden items, paintings, knitted items... - Oct 2009
Martyoshka nesting dolls, nice linens (not expensive when buying at Izmailova market), painted wooden santas and angels for Christmas - Aug 2009
Matroshka (nesting) dolls, enamel boxes, wooden Santa Clauses, vodka, vodka and more vodka. - Aug 2009
Russian souvenirs: matrioshki, wooden toys and boxes, icons, Soviet memorabilia, etc. - Sep 2008
Wooden lacquer boxes, wooden dolls, paintings, etc. - Aug 2008
