What rest without shopping? Yes, no, especially in women. Do not feed their bread - let me go shopping. And in general, it is customary to bring something from the trip to your memory and to your relatives as a gift.

What to buy in Kiev

In each country there is necessarily something of this kind that is not available anywhere else. It turns out, as in the tale "Scarlet Flower": "Daughter, what to bring you from Kiev? ". But the truth is, what is it worth to buy in the Ukrainian capital? In addition to the scarlet flower,

"Vyshyvanki" and rushniki

"Vyshyvanka" is a national embroidered shirt with Ukrainian ornaments. It is unlikely that you will wear it, but as a souvenir - the most it! The same can be said about towels - embroidered linen towels. Earlier they were used for their own purpose, now they are bought for beauty

Souvenirs from wood

Traditionally it is nesting dolls (especially popular with Petrikov's painting) in collections from 5 to 15 pieces, pysanki (painted wooden eggs of manual work), bowls - dishes, painted under the "Khokhloma", decorative bandura (this is such a musical instrument).

Trade at Andreevskiy Spusk

Flea market at Andreevsky Spusk

Andreevsky Descent - a popular place for buying souvenirs

Icons and pictures

Umeltsev in Ukraine is enough, and from the variety of hand-made eyes run. All souvenirs can be bought, respectively, in souvenir shops or on Andrew's Descent, where they are represented in all variety.

Clothes and accessories

Fans of natural materials will appreciate clothes and bags made of woven leather and linen, painted silk scarves (batik) and men's red trousers, just like Taras Bulba

Confectionery products

The Ukrainian factory "Roshen" has already become legendary, and if you do not purchase its products, you can think that you were wasting your time in Kiev. Find it easy: the city has its own shops and even whole supermarkets.

Salo and gorilka

You can laugh, but in Ukraine, and the truth, the cult of fat. And if you return home without a decent "Ukrainian drug" shit, you will simply not understand. It is better to buy salo in local markets (about UAH 30 / kg): there you can try and bargain and listen to the local ball. Salo and homemade sausages will go well under a gorilla (50 UAH / liter, at grandmothers - cheaper) - a national drink with pepper, like Russian moonshine. Some connoisseurs even put the gorilka as an example of cognac, whiskey and other overseas alcohol

Wine

Ukrainian wines are mainly produced in Crimea, there are many kinds for every taste. By the way, it is in Ukraine that a large selection of Georgian wines, so do not pass by. And do not forget to buy a couple of bottles of champagne from Artemovsky plant (about 80 hryvnia per bottle) - this is Ukrainian pride.

In general, seasoned tourists recommend stopping in Ukraine from private traders or in apart-hotels so that you can cook on your own - usually this cheaper and more delicious. In this case, you can not go to foodstuffs - to supermarkets or to local colorful markets.

Shopping and entertainment complexes

There are similar complexes in every country and in every decent city - which talk about the capital. Find a TRC or TRC in Kiev can be in every area, and not one. In principle, they will not differ much from each other.

Most of them are located in the central part of the city. In total - about 70 centers. Telling everyone about each has no meaning. One thing is for sure: in any of them you can buy and eat, and have fun in the full program, and go to the cinema and even swim in the pool and spend the night at the hotel.

Here are some of the largest complexes of the capital.

SEC "Caravan"

Here is the biggest hypermarket in Ukraine, more than 100 brand stores, ice rink, cinema center, food court, bowling club, children's play center, disco club, billiards and much more.

Address: st. Lugovaya, 12.

Shopping center "Promenada"

The shopping center offers a wide range of clothes, shoes, equipment, cosmetics, products, furniture, etc.

The distinctive feature of the shopping center is the only Fashion Street in Kiev, 1, 5 km.

By the way, the shopping center can be reached free of charge from the Lukyanovskaya metro station by the PROMENADA liner.

Address: Ovruchskaya, 18.

TC "Alta Center"

If you need the widest choice of clothing and footwear stores, then you here - be sure to find what you need, just do not get lost. If you get tired and feel hungry in the process of shopping, restaurants and cafes will satisfy your hunger.

Address: 11a Avenue Moskovsky (metro station Petrivka)

Plazma Shopping Center

This is a paradise for sports style lovers. and sporting goods: professionals and beginners will find everything here, from clothing to training equipment and equipment. New clothes can be immediately rolled in at the local fitness club

Address: Moskovsky Ave., 20

@ Macros @

Macros Shopping Center is the only multi-brand stock complex in Ukraine

Excellent place, where you can buy high-quality branded goods at very pleasant prices - fashionable people and shopaholics will appreciate it.

Address: Prospect Moskovsky, 16b (metro station "Petrovka")

TRC "Ukraine"

In the past this department store , so the complex is popular and advantageous location. "Ukraine" - these are four floors of shops, cafes and entertainment venues, 9-level parking and all possible amenities for buyers.

Address: pl. Victory, 3.