What to bring from St. Petersburg as a gift – 16 best souvenirs
Traveling to the northern capital is characterized by emotional and physical workload. There is so much to see, so much to do! But you also want to bring something special as a keepsake, which you certainly cannot buy in your hometown. Are there such objects at all, or has the ubiquitous Internet erased the boundaries of cities long ago, and all the most unexpected things are also available in the place of residence?
Umbrella
In the northern capital, an umbrella is an essential accessory. Here the weather presents its surprises every minute. And it is not surprising that so much attention is paid to the production of umbrellas.
Sometimes, having arrived in Northern Palmyra, a tourist is forced to go for an umbrella: capricious weather insists on this. And the more pleasant it will be to buy not just a shelter from the rain, but also a souvenir.
In city stores you can buy not only goods from well-known manufacturers, but also products from Russian companies. And the range is quite diverse: men's, women's, folding umbrellas, walking sticks, machine guns and mechanical ones. The colors are the most unexpected: from traditionally light to repeating the rainbow. And for tourists on sale there are accessories with views of the city.
It's nice, for example, in the provinces to open an umbrella with the image of the Peter and Paul Fortress in the rain. Memorable places are printed on canvas. Such a gift will be remembered for a long time. And you can also order your own photo against the background of recognizable places of the northern capital. True, it will take time to fulfill the order. But the more interesting will be the result.
Raincoat
The history of SHU began in 2012. And the reason for this was the unstable St. Petersburg weather. An employee of the automobile enterprise Kravtsov was once again soaked to the skin, returning home. And then I decided to create an absolutely waterproof raincoat.
He took as a basis the simple design of bologna jackets produced in the USSR. Their feature is patch pockets and rivets. And this minimalism, according to the author, should have become a hallmark of the brand.
A lot has changed over the years:
But SHU itself is still Peter's brand. The latest classic collection was made by Kravtsov in 2020. The brand is expected to change, and no one knows yet what. Therefore, SHU brought back from a trip will become not only a functional addition to the wardrobe, but also a rarity.
Interestingly, the brand center exhibits raincoats that were once purchased by famous people. They subsequently donated their belongings to the museum. But now these are not just raincoats, these are rarities. Many of them have autographs of the people who wore them. It is quite interesting to look at the amazing exposition.
The store is located on Ligovsky Prospekt, 74.
Badges and pins WAF-WAF
This is also a fairly new brand: it appeared in 2013. And the creators pursued a very specific goal: to show that people separated by digital technologies can be united by offering them original badges and pins. The organizers remembered how they themselves once were delighted with simple wooden toys, and decided to create the same ones, but for people of all ages.
To begin with, it was decided to use a tree. But later, metal was added to the main source material. Today WAF-WAF is a brand of the northern capital. The product range is so diverse that everyone will find an attribute to their liking.
Guests are offered:
If the tourist has a spare time, WAF-WAF will make a badge according to an individual sketch. And such an accessory is a great memory of the trip. And to make the souvenir different from other similar products, it is proposed to wrap it in branded packaging.
For managers of large and small companies, WAF-WAF offers an individual offer. Designers will complete (according to individual wishes) a collection of badges. Such accessories will help to unite the team: it turns out a kind of team building.
The company store is located on Grazhdanskaya street, house 13-15.
Postcards
View postcards are sold at every kiosk and information center, and the choice is quite simple. But what about those tourists who want to buy an unusual souvenir? In order to realize what was intended.
It is enough just to leave the central route:
- The Word Order store will not only offer non-standard products, but will help you send a postcard to a friend or girlfriend, parents, children, or just acquaintances. The card they like is inscribed and lowered into the mailbox located in the store. The word order is located on the Fontanka River Embankment, house 15.
- Shop Subscription Editions offers original and inexpensive products. Here there are instances of interest to collectors. Subscription publications are located at Liteiny Prospekt, 57.
- And the Republic of Cats art cafe offers original postcards with portraits of cats serving in the Hermitage. The Republic of Cats is located on Liteiny Prospekt, 60.
- In the House of the Book, not only the assortment is diverse, but also the prices. The latter start from 5 rubles. The Book House is located on Nevsky Prospekt, 28A.
- Borey Art Center lures visitors with author's postcards. What is sold here is hard to see anywhere else. Borey is located along Liteiny prospect, house 58.
- And in the Confael boutique, tourists are offered edible postcards. The material for them is chocolate, caramel, marmalade and sheet marshmallow. Such a postcard is unlikely to stay with the owner for a long time. But it will be nice to take a picture with an unusual object. The boutique is located on Vosstaniya street, house 23.
- Shop Semitsvetik will please the guests of the city with postcards made in different styles. The most picky guest will be able to pick up something to taste. The hit of the owners is a living card made of plants. Herbs, flowers and plant seeds are used. Semitsvetik is located on Stremyannaya street, house 13.
- If you are not lazy, then rummaging through VKontakte, you can find a project by Ekaterina Khozatskaya from St. Petersburg. She draws author's postcards, depicting a completely non-ceremonial city. The work is unexpected, but very interesting. At first they may be shocking, but upon closer inspection they are liked and take their rightful place in the collection.
Attributes of FC Zenit
And how to please a sincere fan? Of course, souvenirs with the attributes of the St. Petersburg club Zenit. And don't limit yourself to simple badges and scarves.
FC offers its loyal fans items with branded logos:
The choice of accessories is significant: every customer will find something to their liking.
The largest club merchandise stores are located along Leninsky Prospekt, 161 and along Nevsky Prospekt, 20.
Attributes of HK «SKA»
In this amazing center you can buy accessories for the whole family. It will be nice to get a windbreaker or sweatshirt with the company logo or the name of your favorite player as a keepsake. A wide range of sizes is presented: from small (for children and adolescents) to large (women's and men's). It will be interesting to purchase a sports uniform for the whole family.
You can bring something of your own: store employees will always meet the needs of the club's fans. And if time is running out, you should limit yourself to ready-made offers. Badges, posters, calendars, notepads are always available. The original packaging will turn the gift into a real event.
The company store is located on Pyatiletok Avenue, 1.
Watch “Rocket” and “Victory”
It is impossible to be in the northern capital and not bring branded products from the Raketa watch factory. Moreover, the enterprise was founded by the reformer tsar Peter the Great in 1721. This means that in 2021 the plant will celebrate its 300th anniversary.
The Pobeda stamp was designed to commemorate the great victory of the Soviet Union over Nazi Germany. And the Rocket brand is directly connected with the development of outer space by our country. Subsequently, the company not only produced mass products, but also produced mechanisms that were supposed to work flawlessly in extreme conditions.
Today, domestic watches produced by Raketa are in no way inferior to advertised foreign brands. Products have an original design and reliable mechanisms. And to buy watches that were produced for astronauts, submariners and polar explorers is an excellent end to the trip.
The Rocket team is constantly working on the design of their products. And there are plenty of straps available. Therefore, choosing an accessory that matches the style is not difficult.
The Raketa Branded Products Center is located on the Moika Embankment, 73.
Dishes of the Imperial Porcelain Factory
IFZ was founded in 1744. In those days, wealthy citizens were forced to buy porcelain products in China or Europe. Dishes were transported disgustingly: often shards were delivered instead of the ordered service. The goods exhibited in the shops of the young capital were quite expensive.
In such difficult conditions, the first manager was given a specific task: to start producing mass products, the characteristics of which are not inferior to foreign analogues. And the price should be such that even merchants and artisans can use tableware, tea or coffee utensils. Today, the assortment of the Imperial Porcelain Factory includes more than 4,000 items.
The buyer is offered:
The purchased souvenir is packed in a branded bag or box. Such an elegant accessory will decorate both a modest kitchen and a fashionable living room. The corporate center is located at the factory, along Obukhovskaya Oborony Avenue, house 151. But the products are so popular with tourists that you can buy a souvenir in any store selling porcelain.
Artistic paints “Nevskaya Palitra”
Nevskaya Palitra has been producing excellent paints for those who are engaged in painting for over 85 years. And during this time, the company has not only developed new technologies, but also preserved old recipes. Some paints are prepared by craftsmen exclusively by hand. The range of products manufactured by the plant is wide.
The consumer is offered:
And in order to start creating, it is not necessary to visit other stores: Palitra sells everything you need. It is very important that it is realistic to purchase any one paint without buying a whole set. Adding to the intrigue is the fact that the brands White Nights and Master Class have become global brands.
They are used by artists from many countries. And the team of the enterprise has developed unique compositions that are used in restoration work. So the paint brought from Northern Palmyra will not only be useful to the creator, but also interesting.
The company store is located on Serdobolskaya street, house 68.
coins
You can, of course, go through the numerous antique shops located in the city center. But the purchase of souvenirs can really be combined with the inspection of monuments. The Mint has a store of its own products.
The mint has been operating without interruption for almost 300 years. And during this time, unique production technologies have been created. It is noteworthy that the old recipes that the masters used 3 centuries ago have been preserved and successfully applied in practice. Coins bearing the SPMD stamp are valued all over the world.
Today, tourists are offered coins:
It is noteworthy that, at the request of the client, the purchased products are packed in branded boxes and bags, which bear the SPMD logo. The store is located on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress, building 3, building 4D.
Chocolate factory them. Krupskaya
This brand is known far beyond Russia. Excellent taste and quality of products have found admirers all over the world. The factory was organized in 1938 on the basis of a small house kitchen. But the products manufactured here quickly found their fans.
It is interesting that the sweet enterprise continued to work during the blockade: in these difficult days, the team supplied the starving city with vitamin drinks and concentrates. The basis for the production was the usual needles.
In the post-war years, chocolate received a gold medal at an exhibition in the capital of chocolate – Brussels. The team pays great attention to packaging. Ordinary candy wrappers from chocolates and sweets are themselves collectibles. Therefore, even ordinary weight Leningrad ones will bring a lot of joy to a friend or girlfriend. And special chocolate bars will not leave anyone indifferent.
It is noteworthy that you can pick up several inexpensive gifts or one large set. All this depends on the desire of the tourist. And the polite staff of the center will help you make the right choice. The products of the Krupskaya factory are sold in any sweet shop. But it is more interesting to buy sweet souvenirs in the company center on Sadovaya street, house 7.
Cognac “Dagvino”
Dagvino products are sold in all wine centers of the city, but it is more interesting to buy cognac at 6A Alexander Nevsky Street. There is a great assortment, and if you're lucky, you can buy products at a discount. Interestingly, even ordinary bottles have a beautiful label. And the collection cognac is packed in original boxes or wooden caskets.
Books
The most famous bookstore in the city is Dom Knigi. Here you can spend several hours looking at the range of printed products.
Guests are offered:
The prices for the offered assortment are quite democratic. The store also has a discount section. Here, all goods are displayed at a fixed price. The center regularly hosts meetings with authors and reader conferences. Therefore, it is realistic to get not only a book, but also an autograph of the writer. And such a souvenir will be doubly valuable.
The Book House is located on Nevsky Prospekt, 28A.
Caviar Jewelery
Olga Averyanova is a St. Petersburg-based jewelry designer. Her small workshop pleases customers with fashionable seasonal collections made of precious and common metals with inserts of various materials. If you want to buy something extraordinary, then you should go here.
It is noteworthy that Averyanova not only produces fashion accessories, but also works with fashion designers and directors. Her workshop created the imperial crowns for the film Matilda. Moreover, Averyanova won the competition from powerful companies. The proposed technologies and the price acceptable for the budget of the film became the key to victory.
Averyanova follows jewelry fashion. Accessories bought from her, whether it be jewelry or bijouterie, are always in trend. And small parties will make you feel unique.
The sales center is located on Bolshaya Pushkarskaya, house 19.
Носки St. Friday Socks
This is an amazing local brand that combines optimism, inspiration and good mood. After all, they were invented in defiance of the obsessive sad everyday life. Sergey Tonkov no longer wanted to wear the boredom that was sold in every stall.
He himself drew a sketch of the first model and offered to execute it in the workshop. Tonkov had enough supporters: a few years later, the designer turned a modest workshop into a thriving enterprise. Today, the part of the wardrobe that carries the mood of the end of the week is chosen by Russians from Kaliningrad to the Far East. But Tonkov does not stop there.
He complemented the sock line with bags, sweatshirts, underwear, hats and T-shirts. Therefore, in its center, you can choose a small (or large?) part of the wardrobe. And this souvenir will add mood to a boring world.
antiques
It's nice to go into an antique shop and just look at the items on display there. What if something particularly interesting comes up? Even breathing special air is a pleasure.
Against the background of various shops, the Old Petersburg store stands out favorably.
Here visitors are offered collections:
The guest can count on the help of a qualified expert. The specialist will talk about the exhibited lots, take into account the wishes and pick up something outlandish. And such a souvenir will favorably fit into the interior of the house.
The salon is located on the embankment of the Moika River. House 101.