Top Rated Shopping in Moscow

After exploring the panoramic Red Square, head to GUM for some retail therapy. Built in the 1880s to replace older trading booths and initially called the Upper Trading Stalls, GUM has been a local favorite for centuries. Today the magnanimous complex features premium designer labels and upscale brands like Levi's, Sony, Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Dior. Lovely cafes serving local specialties as well as international classics punctuate the shopping scape. Make a 90 degree upward turn for a vertigo-inducing view of the majestic glass ceiling that nestles the central fountain and Victorian accents.

Originally conceived as a generic road leading out of Moscow in medieval times, Tverskaya Street has since become a central artery of the city as well as a constant reminder of Russia's dynamic history. The avenue houses a variety of historically significant buildings including the National Hotel, the Yermolova Theatre, the State Duma, and a number of buildings used by Stalin and Lenin during their days in power. The streets modern appearance took shape in the 1930s after a significant number of buildings were demolished in order to straighten and widen its crooked original layout. Today it is a trendy shopping district, where tourists and locals can take in the herculean neoclassical buildings that line its sidewalks while spending some some hard-earned rubles.

This is one of the biggest shopping centers in Moscow, and until 1922, it was known as 'Muir and Merilis' after two Scottish men who set up a trading company here in the late 19th Century. Elderly Muscovites will still use this name. A five-story building was constructed and opened in 1908. At that time, it was the best-equipped store in Moscow, and customers were especially enthusiastic about electrically-powered lifts, and the fame of the Moscow shop spread throughout Russia. Now, this shopping center houses around 1500 local and international brand which sell all kinds of clothes and shoes, haberdashery, jewelry, rugs from Asian countries, china, toys, kitchen utensils, and electric appliances and more.

Petrovsky Passage (Петровский Пассаж) was built in 1906 and has been a popular shopping destination among the elite in town. Its vaulted, tubular glass roof and ornate catwalks are some of the highlights of this mall. Whether it is its stunning architecture or the shops inside, this place will intrigue you. Shopaholics will love exploring famous designer brands like Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, Marina Rinaldi and Max Mara on the first floor. While the second level showcases all of the Bosco family's brands. There is also salon and spa on-site. This arcade is known for its personalized service and is among the expensive malls in the city.

Opened in 2009, Kuznetsky Most 20 or KM20 is an upscale boutique showcasing designer ware and eclectic artworks. Set in Kuznetsky Most, one of the popular shopping streets of the city, you will find an elite crowd shopping here. Some of the brands gracing their shelves are Meadham Kirchhoff, Ashish, Gosha Rubchkinskiy and Marques’Almeida. Their collection is considered to be unique and hence the price as well. From clothing to accessories and chic objects, their curated selection is really interesting. You can also refresh yourself in their on-site cafe.

One of the oldest surviving streets in the city, Arbat Street is a pedestrian street located in the historic heart of Moscow. Not only is the street lined up with numerous shops like Novikh Russkikh Mir but the street also boasts of a number of cafes and eateries decked up with fresh flowers during the summer. Besides the shops and the eating joints, Arbats also sees a number of street artists trying to make a living here. Whether you want to get yourself a portrait made by a Russian artist, listen to budding guitarists or be entertained my mine-artists, you can be rest assured that your need will be met at this lively street. If you want to shop, kill a few hours or enjoy great food, Arbat Street is the place to be.