A significant number of shops haven’t changed much since Soviet times and you’re unlikely to find too many Western brands on display. These make them perfect places for picking up unusual souvenirs.
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The local markets provide a fascinating insight into local life and are well worth a visit.
The city’s state run department stores are an oasis of all things Belarusian.
You’ll find guidebooks, dictionaries and Harry Potter mania in the city centre book shops.
It used to be the case that supermarkets were for meat, bread and processed foods while fruit and vegetables...
Typical souvenir sections in department stores sell crafts made from straw and wood, lacquered boxes...
You’ll find CDs on sale pretty much everywhere, from subway kiosks to department stores. The cheaper the price...