Vologda is the northern city, which is enjoying the most huge popularity of our compatriots, but also from tourists from all literally peace. According to the historical chronicles, Vologda is beyond any doubt, the peer of Moscow, since its history has also begun in the eleventh century. The Russian king Ivan Grozny belonged to this northern city, which even wanted to make it the capital of Russia. His plans for some reasons were not fulfilled.
But the city continued to live his life and rapidly developed, also developed in it cultural and industrial spheres. And today, all travelers arriving here can admire the wonderful monuments of the past, perfectly preserved in this city. Among them, you can call the cathedrals and temples, striking their greatness, as well as many beautiful wooden buildings.
First of all, tourists arriving in Vologda, especially the representative of the beautiful half of humanity, seek to bring from here the famous and incredibly popular Vologda Lace, since this city has long been considered the lace capital of Russia. Probably, Vologda napkins, collars and tablecloths were famous for the whole world. All products produced here are definitely exclusive, since they roll them exclusively by hand from thin linen threads using special devices - Cockles.
In an actively, this fishing began to develop in Vologda in the eighteenth century and very soon became incredibly popular. About the Vologda Laces very quickly learned outside of Russia and there they also became in demand. First of all, the development of this craft has occurred due to the fact that linerhood is well developed in this region. Nowadays, the products of the Vologda Factory "Snowflake" are most popular. You can buy them in the corporate store of this factory on the shopping area, in the "Vologda souvenirs" on Chekhov Street, in the Lace Museum and Fairs.
In addition to the actual wonderful lace, the Vologda region has long been famous for its unique barking fishery. All products are performed from exclusively natural materials - the top layer of the birch bark, which is characterized by a gentle beige-golden color. Due to the lightness and strength of this material, produced from it products for a long time apply to everyday life and decorate the home interior. Vases, baskets, breadps, jars for storing various products, caskets, decorative plates, jewelry and other items are now sold in Vaogs. The largest range of this product is presented on Blagoveshchenskaya Street in the store "Matreshkin House".
No less popular, perhaps, tourists in Vologda enjoy the unique silver products, which are made up with contrast patterns by increasing the black alloy. Such products are called "Northern Mobile" here. This fishery originated in the distant times in the Vologda Ustyug near Vologda. Its uniqueness is that all images are applied to products with an extremely manual way according to old technologies. To date, such decorations are made in Veliky Ustyig Masters of the Northern Mobile plant. You can also buy them in the store "Vologda souvenirs".
Also on the Soviet Avenue in the "shop of masters", everyone can acquire unique souvenirs decorated with finft. This fishery also originated in the seventeenth century in the Vologda region. And it represents an amazingly colorful painting on a white enamele background. The store presents an incredibly wide range of product data - icons, caskets, wall panels, jewelry, jewelry, decorative horseshoes and much more.
One of the most popular items that brought tourists from Vologda are surprisingly cute felt boots. They are made of environmentally friendly and natural ingredients and perfectly retain pleasant heat even in the most strongest frosts. Also, thanks to the woven wool contained in them, such common diseases such as rheumatism and arthritis are capable of healing. You can see the most extensive range of boots again in the store "Vologda souvenirs".
Since since ancient times, the Vologda region is famous for the production of flax, the products from this material are incredibly popular here. In the shop on Herzen Street, which is called "Bear in North", you can see beautiful products made of natural flax. Such a fabric is very hygroscopic, durable and breathable. Therefore, clothes from it is very durable and in the process socks does not lose its color. In addition to beautiful outfits, the store can also be purchased towels, tablecloths, curtains, soft toys, overall dolls and bed linen.
For a long time, the visiting card of this city is such a popular and well-known product, like Vologda oil. It is made by special ancient recipes on the local dairy. This oil has a pleasant nut flavor and stunning aroma. It is best to purchase this oil in a specialized store at the factory, just pay attention to the packaging - the most fiscal option, of course, is paper, but for a gift it is best to buy oil in ceramic or birch pots, as well as in wooden barrels.