Moscow is one of the largest cities in the world. About 20 million people visit the metropolis every year, 75% of them are Russian tourists. Each of them tries to bring home gifts for relatives and friends in memory of the trip.
Cake “Moscow“
The history of the appearance of a confectionery product, bearing the name of the capital of Russia, has only a few years. The idea of creating a dessert that would become a symbol of the capital, such as the Viennese Zecher cake or the New York cheesecake, belongs to the United Confectioners company. In 2015, on the occasion of the City Day, a competition was held for the best cake, personifying Moscow.
As a result of the popular vote, the version of the product that met the specified requirements won, namely:
It was decided to make all samples of the cake red with the image of the monument to Yuri Dolgoruky and the inscription “Moscow”. The badge and the inscription were made of white chocolate. As a result of the voting of the jury, which consisted of confectioners, famous restaurateurs and honorary citizens of Moscow, the nut cake with boiled condensed milk won.
Those enterprises that are part of the United Confectioners holding have the right to make the Moscow cake. Therefore, in order to bring home an original confectionery product, and not a fake, you need to pay attention to the information about the manufacturer on the box. This may be the Dobryninsky plant, the Cheryomushki, Shantimel and Fortunato factories.
space nutrition
Since the beginning of the first manned flight into earth orbit, the space theme has become especially dear to the heart of a Russian. Moscow solemnly welcomed Yuri Gagarin and the subsequent cosmonauts of the USSR, and then Russia. Everyone has always been interested in what the crews of orbital stations eat in zero gravity.
A special technology was developed for preparing a variety of dishes that were placed inside the tubes. Today there is an opportunity for all interested guests of the capital to appreciate how delicious space food is. At first, the menu was quite monotonous and modest. Over time, space cuisine has moved from being just a nutritious pasta to a natural texture of delicious foods.
Due to the specific conditions of weightlessness, food packaging has remained traditional. Different dishes are placed in the same tubes. Marking on their surface conveys information about the contents of the container. The range of finished products is so diverse that it amazes the imagination of any person. Here you can find beef tongue, fish pies, Ukrainian borscht, entrecote, Pozharsky cutlets, chicken fillet, more than 20 types of juices, fruit purees, vegetable sauces and much more.
Leaving the capital, you can take with you a set of space food as a gift for relatives and friends. Internet-shop “Space nutrition. RF” is engaged in the delivery of such sets in Moscow. Souvenir set with real nutrition consists of 10 tubes, each with a net weight of 165 gr. with a cap for piercing tubes.
In addition to the kit, deionized water in a bottle, a flameless steam heater Cosmoheater, a wrench for effectively squeezing food out of the tube and an alcohol antiseptic wipe are attached to the kit.
Products “Peco”
Over the years of its existence (about 50 years), the Moscow Bakery “Pekko” has reached unsurpassed heights in the manufacture of confectionery and bakery products. The assortment of the plant consists of more than 200 types of sweet pastries, including bread made from wheat and rye flour. The Moscow enterprise owes its special fame in Russia to its high-quality cakes, pastries, cookies, oriental sweets, etc.
The official sales representative of the Pekko plant is the Cakes to Order online store. When leaving Moscow, it is worth taking with you delicious pastries or a Pekko cake, timed to coincide with some solemn event at home.
In the store you can order such cakes as:
All confectionery products are prepared on the basis of Soviet-era recipes. This eliminates the use of modern artificial additives.
Bite bars
Sweet bars Bite – “Food of the future now”. This motto is written on the package with the Byte dessert. Bio Food Lab was founded in 2011 in Moscow. The company has launched the production of snacks (ready-made products for “snacking”) at its factory. In addition to biscuits, crackers, chips, the brand's assortment includes Byte bars, which quickly gained popularity among citizens and guests of the capital.
Large sweets are a chocolate-nut composition without sugar, dyes, preservatives, flavors and various chemical additives. Byte is ideal for quickly satisfying hunger and restoring strength. Snacks are in demand among people who play sports, follow a diet and strictly control the amount of carbohydrates consumed.
The unique technology for the production of bars involves the use of natural ingredients, which are a useful source of strength and energy for the human body. Today, the Moscow laboratory and factory presents an extensive product line, including snacks with a different set of components.
The main advantage of the dessert is the complete absence of animal products and artificial additives in the composition. Candies are small. They do not melt in the heat, are not afraid of moisture and retain their nutritional value for a long time. Byte will be an excellent tasty gift from Moscow for children and beloved women.
Sweets “Red October”
In 1851, a confectionery workshop for the production of sweets and chocolate was opened on the Arbat, owned by Theodor Ferdinand von Einem, a native of Germany. Subsequently, a small company has grown to one of the largest producers of sweet products in Europe. After the revolution, the Moscow factory was nationalized and began to bear the name “Red October”.
The older generation remembers how many varieties of sweets of the highest quality and unique taste were present on store shelves during the Soviet era. These are famous brands such as Alyonka, Golden Label, Mishka Kosolapy, Meteorite, Gulliver, Squirrel, Bear in the North, Bird's milk and much more. Today, Red October has preserved most of these recipes and continues to produce sweet products under the legendary names.
It should be said that almost every guest of the capital takes with him a lot of sweets, both by weight and in boxes. It will always be the best gift for children, beloved wives and elderly parents.
The Village book “Moscow, where we live”
The older generation remembers that in the days of socialism, “the best gift was a book.” This popular judgment in the past has not lost its relevance today. If gift sets of sweets, cakes and other desserts have a “short memory” – eaten and forgotten, then the book can not only be stored for many years, but also be passed on from one generation to another.
Therefore, one of the best gift options can be the book “The Village Moscow, where we live”. It contains interesting information about the iconic architectural structures of the capital of Russia. Readers will have the opportunity to learn both the history of the construction of legendary buildings and structures, and a lot of interesting things about their future purpose in different historical periods.
A fascinating printed guide to the architectural symbols of the ancient city and the modern capital invites you to feel the variety of original, historical and majestic masterpieces of architects from different centuries. These are Stalinist skyscrapers, former apartment buildings, residential high-rise buildings, luxurious elite apartments, glass houses, houses on legs and many other buildings.
The beautifully designed pages of the book contain articles and photographs that tell about a particular structure. To refresh your memory of information about a particular architectural landmark of Moscow, you do not need to reach for a computer mouse, just open the book “The Village Moscow, where we live.”
Heart of Moscow pins
Souvenir brand Heart of Moscow is famous for producing original and colorful metal badges. Badges depicting sights and symbols of the city are especially popular among tourists and guests of the capital. Souvenir production strikes the imagination with its diverse collections.
They are dedicated to masterpieces of architecture, culture, sports, cartoon characters, cars, works of art, as well as many significant historical events. Heart of Moscow pins are a classic accessory that can convey a certain meaning and symbolism. The presence of such a souvenir allows you to delicately, accurately and discreetly declare your interests.
Badges in the form of the Cosmos Hotel, the Olympic Stadium, the Montreal Pavilion, the Ostankino Tower, the TASS building can be a wonderful gift. It is worth noting the beautiful enameled figurines of an astronaut and a lunar rover, a Moskvich car and characters from Soviet cartoons. If any of the guests of the capital has friends who are engaged in phaleristics, then the best gift from Moscow for them will be one of the thematic collections of Heart of Moscow.
Cosmetics Beauty Minimalist
Moscow cosmetics Beauty Minimalist is deservedly gaining popularity among Russian beauty brands. The main concept of the company is minimalism and asceticism. The manufacturer pays special attention to the creation of simple, convenient bottles without design frills and the use of a set of natural cosmetic ingredients that are understandable to consumers.
The company has chosen the most honest approach, providing not to promise a miracle, but to work on perfect formulas. Beauty Minimalist cosmetics strictly and effectively fulfill their functions: the cream moisturizes the skin, the shampoo makes the hair clean and healthy, the conditioner makes it easier to comb it, the soap foams perfectly.
The range of the brand includes six basic cosmetics: hand cream, lip balm, hand soap, shampoo and hair conditioner, body cream. They do not contain harmful preservatives and dyes. Beauty Minimalist products boast light and unobtrusive incense. Delicate aromas of white flowers, rosemary and grapefruit cheer up, make you smile and remind you of beautiful summer days. Such a cosmetic set from Moscow can be a great gift for your beloved women.
Носки St. Friday Socks
The well-known manufacturer of women's, children's and men's socks has more than 400 models in its arsenal. The sock brand creates not just a small detail of the wardrobe, but charges with positive energy and good mood. Behind each colorful product, the skillful craftsmanship of designers inspired by the streets of the capital, the work of artists, musicians and poets can be traced.
The socks are made from 80% high-quality organic cotton, which guarantees softness and comfortable wearing. A small addition of synthetic fibers provides increased strength products. Multi-colored socks with polka dots and stripes, with colorful pictures and patterns, as well as with original prints, create a unique addition to an attractive image of a young man or girl. Such a gift from Moscow will undoubtedly please the one to whom it will be intended.
Moleskine notebook
The notebooks of the legendary Moleskine brand are a wonderful souvenir and gift for business partners, colleagues and friends. The production of notebooks was born in France more than two hundred years ago. Stylish, functional and practical thing has gained popularity among the creative intelligentsia.
The famous notebooks have become the keepers of innermost thoughts under an elegant cover. They were used by such famous people as Van Gogh, Picasso, Hemingway, as well as many other artists of their time. Notebooks of this brand are valued and respected all over the world.
Owners of the legendary notebooks can afford to feel a sense of belonging to the creative intelligentsia and unobtrusively emphasize their delicate taste. Souvenir shops in Moscow offer a wide range of Moleskine products. These are notebooks in a cage or a ruler, with a hard or flexible cover. Models perfectly retain their appearance throughout the entire period of use.
Sneakers “Two balls”
Sneakers from the cult brand “Two Balls” embody the classic design of the 60-70s of the last century. The revival of the production of reliable and durable sports shoes from high-quality materials using original technology is a tribute to the Soviet heritage. The signature double-ball emblem is a nod to dynamic, grassroots and beloved sports.
Modern entrepreneurs managed to restore the production of products using classical technologies and manual labor. All the details of the original products have been taken into account and preserved. The original design remains the trademark of the Two Balls sports shoes: soft top, green sole made of vulcanized rubber, insoles and cotton laces.
You can buy the legendary sneakers in the online store or buy in one of the Moscow sporting goods stores, which offers a wide range of models for every taste. Such a gift will be accepted with joy by those who love sports.
Belt bag Nikita Gruzovik
Belt bags have a rather ancient history. They appeared in everyday life of a person, when pockets had not yet become a part of clothing. In today's bustle of the city, where prying hands can deprive your wallet, documents and other valuables, it is important to keep all this closer to you. The waist bag is an excellent barrier to lovers of misappropriation of other people's property.
At one time, products of this nature flooded into Russia from Turkey. These were rather boring black or gray products, made of cheap and fragile materials. Nikita Gruzovik is a Moscow designer of wearable fabric containers: bags, backpacks, key holders, famous for creating exclusive models of waist bags.
The master actively promotes ambiguous, sometimes daring decisions in the cut of these accessories. The best samples are presented in prestigious showrooms in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Guests of the capital can bring home a gift in the form of Nikita Gruzovik's fanny pack. You can buy it in a store or order it online.
Lingerie Le Journal Intime
Despite the French name, the underwear brand Le Journal Intime has a completely Moscow origin. The motto of the company: “Delicate underwear that you don't want to hide.” The brand was founded by sisters Natalia Voynich and Tatyana Valentovich, who had worked for a long time in the French company Native, which was engaged in sewing underwear.
Le Journal Intime products are sets, bodysuits and individual parts of the toilet. Products are quite expensive, but cheaper than similar collections in France and EU countries. My advice to young men who come to Moscow is to buy a set of Le Journal Intime underwear as a gift for their beloved.
Home fragrances Flame Moscow
The fashion for scented candles came from India. Indians since ancient times believe that the combustion products of special mixtures, saturated with various aromas, not only relieve the obsessive attention of flying parasites, but also have a beneficial effect on the human condition through the olfactory organs. Feeling better, mood rises, and the body is filled with energy. Along with this, other aromas relieve anxiety, soothe and promote sound sleep.
Flame Moscow is a studio of the so-called niche perfumery. Its employees create handmade fragrances for the home from natural ingredients. Of the entire range of products, scented candles attract attention. The complex composition of the aromas of these candles was invented and created by the studio's experts. Combustible mixtures with different odors bear female names. Candles are prepared in glass flasks, cups and tin cans. The variety of smells strikes the imagination of the guests of the capital.
Here you can buy goods with vegetable, fruit aromas, with the smell of leather, musk and even tobacco, etc. If you decide to bring fragrant candles home as a souvenir or gift, you can buy them in Moscow by ordering aroma candles on the Flame Moscow website. The goods will be delivered to the specified address within a day.
Crockery Agami Ceramics
Zealous housewives strictly monitor the order and cleanliness of their homes, one of the components of which is beautiful functional and at the same time stylish dishes. Men, being in Moscow for various reasons, can bring and present a set of Agami Ceramics dishes as a gift to their beloved wives.
Just a few years later, a small workshop “Agami Keramira” founded in Moscow for the manufacture of ceramic dishes, turned into a large-scale full-cycle production. Ceramic products are so fond of the capital's leading restaurateurs, owners of various levels of public catering outlets, that a large number of dishes are sold to order.
Agami Ceramics tableware is the result of completely manual labor. A wide range of dishes are plates, bowls, mugs of different sizes and shapes. The color range of products covers the entire spectrum. Exclusive tableware is quite expensive, which gives a special prestige to a gift made of Agami Ceramics ceramics.
Children's board game “Art Lotto”
The best gift option for children will be the board game “Art-Lotto”. The gameplay is a search for paired pictures. First, all the cards are laid out face down on the table. The next player opens the pictures in pairs. Cardboards with identical patterns are thrown aside until two different cards are picked up. The move is passed to the next lotto participant. The winner is the one who collects the most different pairs.
The game is very popular due to the fact that families with small children from 3 years old can play it. Unlike virtual computer games, lotto participants can feel the game elements tactilely. It is exciting to spend family leisure time playing Art Lotto at home on a long winter evening or in a country house shrouded in cool summer twilight.
An entertaining game set of pictures with different themes of drawings can be bought at the Tretyakov Gallery. An entertaining search for different-paired pictures promotes concentration and memory development. This game is ideal for any family circle, as children play with adults as equals.
Anna Maslovskaya Jewelry
Former restaurant critic of Afisha Daily, known throughout Moscow, Anna Maslovskaya started selling jewelry of her own production. Having started the business 4 years ago, today Anna owns the reputable Anna Maslovskaya brand. The assortment of jewelry includes gold rings, seals, bracelets and much more. All products are made in an exclusive form and practically do not repeat each other.
All products are presented in our own store at the address: st. Sadovaya-Sukharevskaya, 151/1. If someone decides to purchase one of the jewelry to give it to his beloved when he comes home, then you need to do it in advance. All new models, not having time to hit the counter, are sold out almost instantly via the Internet.
Matryoshka
A Russian traditional children's toy is a set of painted hollow wooden dolls that are alternately nested into each other by separating and connecting their upper and lower parts. The number of dolls, having the form of doubled eggs of different sizes, can reach from several pieces to a dozen figures. Matryoshkas are usually painted in the traditional national clothes of Russian peasant women.
Modern products can look like various fairy-tale characters, parody portraits of famous personalities (portrait nesting dolls) or other images. Matryoshka is by no means a 100% national invention. One of the prototypes of children's fun was a toy brought from Japan.
These were dolls nesting in each other, depicting the seven gods of happiness. In turn, the Japanese in 1916 exported Russian nesting dolls to their homeland, where the production of children's toys with a clear Russian ancestry was established. Guests of the capital will find a huge assortment of compact sets of nested wooden figures of different sizes, quantities, shapes, decorated in different styles.
You can buy wooden figurines in the souvenir departments of supermarkets, specialized stores, markets and many other places in the city. Nested dolls are brought from Moscow mainly to children. Exclusive models adorn the interiors of living rooms and halls.
Scarves Radical Chic
The Moscow design studio Solstudio Textile Design has been developing textile models of luxury women's scarves for 15 years. Products with unusually beautiful patterns represent the brand of accessories Radical Chic. All scarves according to the developed patterns are made in Italy at family weaving factories, where the main condition for production is the use of only natural materials of various densities.
The stores offer scarves and stoles with incredibly beautiful patterns, from which it is difficult to look away. Girls and women tend to acquire such accessories. A beautiful scarf can advantageously emphasize facial features, and a stole will additionally decorate clothes, giving it a special originality and attractiveness.
You can buy a Radical Chic scarf not only in the shops of the city, but also online in an online store. You just need to go to the website of the online store of the same name and order the selected model from the price list. A guest of the capital who brought home a handkerchief as a gift will be treated kindly and showered with streams of gratitude.
Zhostovo trays
Zhostovo painting of tin trays, as a folk craft, arose in the early twenties of the 19th century. This was first done by the inhabitants of the village of Zhostovo, later they were joined by craftsmen from the neighboring villages of Ostashkovo, Khlebnikovo, Troitskoye and others. Now this is the territory of the Mytishchi district of the city. The main motif of the painting are bouquets of various bright flowers.
Later, workshops for the production of lacquerware with Zhostovo painting from papier-mâché arose in the above villages. However, the main supplier of blanks for painting continues to be manufacturers of tin platforms in the form of trays. The original purpose of these products was to beautifully serve tea utensils, accompanying sweets to the table.
Later, trays began to be treated as part of the decoration of the interiors of living rooms and dining rooms. To bring such a gift from Moscow to relatives, acquaintances and friends will be an expression of deep respect for these people. The Zhostovo tray will keep a good memory of its donor for many years, if not decades.
You can buy a product with a painting in Moscow in the online store, after selecting the tray you like in the price list. Also, products of this type are bought in the souvenir departments of hypermarkets and small shops.