Going on vacation to Belarus, do not count on outlets, discounts, seasonal sales and other joys of European shopping. In shopping centers, of course, there are European brands of clothing and footwear, but the assortment is small, and the prices are the same as at home.
Clothes and footwear
It is worth bringing clothes and linen products from a trip to Belarus. It can be bed linen, napkins and tablecloths, bath towels, the finest summer dresses, shirts and blouses, children's clothing, bags and wallets. Such a gift will definitely not gather dust on the shelf. Slutsk belts are a separate item. They are made according to the old technology from gold and silver threads, silk - for buyers with a tight wallet, and more democratic options - from flax, wool, lurex, cotton.
It is also worth paying attention to the clothes of local manufacturers - Bellbimbo for children, Nelva for women and Larisa Balunova's designer clothes, classic woolen coats from the Elema factory - very good quality, modern styles. Do not pass by the branded underwear stores "Milavitsa" for women and "Serge" for women and men, the price-quality ratio will pleasantly delight you.
The footwear of the Belarusian brand “Shagovita” is also distinguished by a decent quality and assortment.
Souvenirs and dishes
For lovers of folk art in Belarus there are:
- straw products: figurines of birds and animals, boxes, chests, chess, dolls, hats and sandals, panels and paintings;
- coopers - furniture in ethnic style, figurines of animals, dishes, boxes, toys, vases are made of wood;
- handmade gifts from the vine will be useful - baskets and baskets, coasters, dishes, furniture, interior items, baby cradles and sledges;
- earthenware of various shapes and purposes, bells and toys, whistles and just decorations;
- birch bark crafts;
- do not forget to bring a figurine of a bison - a symbol of Belovezhskaya Pushcha, and clay Mozyr bears;
- you can bring beautiful glass and crystal dishes from the Borisov Glass Factory and the Neman Factory.
Delicacies and sweets
Start purchasing delicious souvenirs with bread - there are "Minsk bread" in a souvenir box-box, then - raw smoked and dry-cured sausages and meat rolls, to them take the tincture "Belovezhskaya", better than the Brest plant. Sweets and sweets from the Spartak and Kommunarka factories are deservedly popular, "chocolates" weighing 0.5-1 kg with a wax seal, tied with string, natural marshmallows, marmalade with blueberries, black currants, mountain ash and cranberries will delight children and those with a sweet tooth.
