The capital of Belarus is famous not only for its friendly attitude towards guests, but also for the opportunity to enjoy successful shopping. Today, shopping in Minsk is loved not only by pop stars, but also by ordinary tourists. Here you can buy very high quality things for a good price for yourself, as well as gifts for loved ones.
GUM in Minsk
One of the largest and oldest department stores in Minsk, which was opened back in 1951, is GUM. Before that, there was also a department store, rebuilt in 1934, but it was destroyed during the Second World War. The building of GUM itself is not only a trading platform, but also a real landmark of the city. Tourists often come here to see and appreciate a vivid example of urban planning of the 20th century. In addition, it is an architectural monument, so the building carries a special value. Modern shopping in Minsk cannot bypass the place where you can buy clothes and shoes, goods for adults and children, toys, stationery, jewelry, souvenirs, dishes, etc.
TSUM onprospectus
On the main avenue of the Belarusian capital there is a huge shopping complex, which has undergone significant changes in its design and arrangement. Thanks to the reconstruction, the Central Department Store of 1964 is almost unrecognizable now: retail space has expanded here, there are more amenities for customers, and a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere has appeared. Shopping in Minsk will be especially successful if you are ready to allocate enough time for this. Absolutely everything is for sale within the walls of this building. In the windows you can even pick up exclusive designer items and interior items.
Capital Shopping Center
After visiting the Central Department Store and GUM, it makes sense to make purchases in the Stolitsa shopping center. People come here not just to stock up on new clothes, but also to have a great time. This is one of the few underground shopping complexes in the CIS, which was opened in 2007. A similar complex called "Globe" operates in Kyiv, as well as a huge "Okhotny Ryad" in Moscow.
There are three levels in the Stolitsa shopping center where shops, boutiques, various cafes and restaurants are located. There are also many entertainment venues here. Several pedestrian streets of the shopping complex lead to the atrium, where concerts, festivals, competitions of various levels, presentations, tasting events, etc. are often held.
Department store "Belarus"
In 1978, a decent department store with a symbolic name was opened in Minsk. In the complex of everythingfive floors, each of which sells products of the most famous Belarusian brands. On holidays and during New Year's Eve preparations, discounts are provided at the Belarus department store in Minsk for various goods. It is noteworthy that on the outer wall of the department store, a panel depicting a picturesque local landscape is placed to its full height.
TD Na Miha
The best shopping centers in Minsk with clothes include the Na Nemiga trading house on their list. It has a very advantageous location - the historical center of the city. It was created by the joint efforts of the Union and the Netherlands in the early 90s. Today, the trading house is considered one of the most attractive places for shopaholics, as networks of branded salons of elite cosmetics and perfumes, branded clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories are united on one territory. In addition, here you can buy household appliances and all sorts of useful little things for the home. Here, after a long search for the right goods, the cafe of the same name offers to relax and have a bite.
Kirmash Trade Complex
The word "kirmash" in translation into Russian means "fair". This name accurately defines the essence of this trading house: more than a thousand different suppliers offer their products. This includes haberdashery, jewelry, souvenirs, ceramic dishes, and cosmetics. How does the center stand out from other similar trading platforms? Its distinguishing feature is the design,which is rebuilt with the onset of the new season, some major holiday, and often the local landscape becomes inspiration. It is especially beautiful here on the eve of the New Year and Easter holidays.
Zhdanovichi trade center
In order for shopping in Minsk to leave a positive impression, you should go shopping in the real shopping city Zhdanovichi. Many seasoned buyers have registered it in the largest shopping centers not only in Minsk, but throughout the country. The shopping center is located on the outskirts of Minsk and consists of a number of shopping facilities, including the World of Fashion complex (with huge pavilions of clothes and shoes), the Construction Exhibition, the Grad entertainment center, the food complex, the Lebyazhy trading house, the radio components market and even the automotive market.
Expobel Shopping Center
This shopping and entertainment center has become the first such complex in Belarus, which combines shopping, various entertainment and services. This concept was developed following the example of the Akropolis complex in the city of Vilnius. The complex has more than seven dozen fashion footwear and clothing stores, a hypermarket, a casino, a bowling center, several restaurants, a household appliances supermarket, beauty salons, recreation and entertainment areas. Nearby is the Aquabel fitness center, as well as the Expobel and Aquabel commercial centers, construction supermarkets, trade and exhibition centers for automotive parts and spare parts, and small household products marketplaces.
Metropol Trading House
This center is located in the historical place of Minsk and positions itself as modern, following the latest in the fashion world and other areas of life. To attract customers, fashion events are often organized here, events that are interesting to visit. Along the way, you can get acquainted with the assortment in boutiques and make purchases. For this purpose, many fashionistas and fashionistas specially go to the Metropol shopping center. Minsk can boast of a whole series of similar sites that correspond to the European level.
Gallery Center
This is one of the most stylish shopping centers by modern standards. According to visitors, the Galleria Minsk shopping center has an ultra-modern design, a cozy atmosphere and a favorable location. Beautiful views open from the windows, so shopping "goes hand in hand" with relaxation in small cafes. Also among the pluses is convenient parking, where a lot of vehicles can fit. And for dessert - all sorts of promotions with the participation of bright personalities.
Visitor reviews
As practice shows, now many residents of the CIS not only go for branded items to Western Europe, but can also easily arrange shopping in Minsk. Customer reviews indicate that this city has a huge selection of any product and a large number of trading floors for its sale. Competition between shopping centers for customers only fuels the race for the quality of goods and services offered on their territory. According to visitors, Minsk is generally perceived as a "European capital with a Soviet guise." Therefore, trading platforms haveappropriate level. However, not everywhere you can find European brands, so if you want to buy an exclusive, it is better to go to Milan or Prague. Where do local residents and frequent guests of the capital of Belarus advise you to go shopping? If you don’t have enough time to walk around monobrand boutiques, take a look at GUM and TSUM, where you will immediately get an idea of the local assortment in general. It is also worth visiting the Stolitsa shopping complex with beautiful interiors and the Na Nemiga center with good prices and a wide selection.
Tips for buyers
Being in Belarus, you should pay attention to local products. For example, they advise trying sweets, chocolates, marmalade produced by the Kommunarka, Spartak and Slodych factories.
As for cosmetics, Belkosmeks and Belita stand out here. They offer their customers a variety of face skin care, hair care, decorative cosmetics containing natural ingredients. A large assortment of Belarusian cosmetic companies is presented in any shopping center in the city.
You can also profitably invest money and buy yourself high-quality and inexpensive underwear of the Milavitsa brand, and the Conte company produces good socks, stockings, tights for children and adult ladies.
Knitwear from Alesya, Belarusian homewear brands Kupalinka and Svitanok, high-quality bags from Mattioli are in good demand. Linen products can be purchased both for yourself and for gifts at very humane prices. So, in almost any trading house, in particular in the Lyanok store, there are natural linen napkins, tablecloths, towels, clothes.