Belarus as a whole, and, in particular, the capital of Minsk is very popular with Russians in terms of shopping. It is believed that the goods of Belarusian production distinguishes quality and acceptable cost. And in fact, in Belarus, strict control over the quality of goods produced, frank marriage and products that are not complied with the standards established in the country will not pass. So the consumer gets proven and secure products. Therefore, coming to Minsk for business or on vacation, many include a shopping trip to the list of mandatory events.
What to buy in Minsk
Production of goods in Belarus regularly functions, local factories and plants provide the population with an extensive range of high-quality and affordable food and non-food products. In the sales departments of local producers, there is always a sufficient number of tourists, mostly from neighboring Russia and Ukraine.
Women tend to buy Belarusian cosmetics of famous Belit manufacturers, a beauty factory, Floral, Belkosseks, Liv Delaware, Vitex and many others. The range of cosmetic products of Belarusian production in the relevant departments of the stores simply amazing imagination. Here are all sorts of creams, masks, and shampoos, and balms are a lot of items, among which you can choose something suitable. With more than a modest price, some products from the Belarusian cosmetics have gained fame as high-quality and efficient goods.
The second most popular goods intended for the ladies is the underwear of the Belarusian brand of Milavitsa (Milavitsa). It is appreciated by customers for quality, interesting design and for the fact that at a relatively small cost can compete with the linen of other well-known and expensive brands. For this reason, the flow of visiting ladies to branded shops and the departments of Milavitsa does not dry out.
Belarusian linen products are very popular: can be purchased natural and very cute tablecloths and napkins, bed linen for themselves or as a gift. Linen clothing is also present in a large assortment, so that lovers of things from flax are where to get roaring and spend.
Almost legends go in the people about the extraordinary quality of Belarusian food. Most tourists are sure to go home from Minsk Chocolate Spartak factory in packs of 500 grams or kilograms, bitter or milk, packed in the original way in the style of postal parcel with the corresponding seals. Chocolate candies are also famous from the communark factory; Milk, in particular, condensed milk, smoked sausage at an affordable price, Belarusian balms.
But the clothing of local producers enjoys less demand, except, perhaps, pretty children's knitwear and outerwear from the firm element.
Where to buy Belarusian goods in Minsk
The entire range of products of Belarusian producers, popular with tourists can be found in the famous shopping center "Capital". This is a large shopping complex, which occupies an extensive area and located right in the heart of Minsk, on the Independence Square underground (many compare this shopping center with the Moscow "Okhotny Near"). Buyers of the complex can not only make purchases of various Belarusian goods, souvenirs, but also to eat in the cafe working here.
In addition to the "Capital" in Minsk, such major shopping centers such as GUM and Tsum, a popular trading house "on Nemig" are known. And also in the city are opened by branded shops of leading producers of goods, such as the cosmetic company "Belita", Milavitsa's laundry manufacturer, Lianok's brand store and many others.
Prices in stores and shopping centers, of course, fixed, do not be frown. But without that, in the absolute majority of cases, they are noticeably lower than the cost of similar goods not by local producers. And the price-quality ratio is often very attractive. All calculations are made in local currency - in Belarusian rubles. The exchange of money can be made in exchange offices, which in Minsk have a sufficient number or in branches of banks.