If we talk about such shopping areas as the flea markets of Saratov, then here, exploring the collapse with numerous used things, and in good condition, there is a great chance to "run into" worthy of attention of collectors antiques.
Flea market at the intersection of Bolshaya Sadovaya and 2nd Line streets
It unfolds on weekends from 8 am to 2 pm on the territory of the "People's Fair". This flea market attracts a considerable number of junk dealers with huge bags and suitcases, as well as those who want to buy old things for pennies from all over Saratov. If you consider yourself a rarity hunter, then you should follow their example and come here before the official opening of the market, around 06:30. Here they sell books, Soviet dolls and other children's toys, Vysotsky and Utesov records, old Christmas tree decorations, used clothes, old photographic equipment, kitchen utensils, gilded decor items, photographs of the war years, badges, coins and banknotes, worn jeans and other clothes, bronze figurines made by Polish and German craftsmen.
It is worth noting that quite often a spontaneous flea market unfolds on Kirov Avenue.
Antique shops
Antique hunters should explore the assortment of Saratov antique shops:
- "Antiquary" (36, Maxim Gorky Street; not open only on Sundays): here they offer to acquire porcelain, icons, samovars, coins, bonds, furniture, silver dishes, vinyl, books and other antiques.
- "Poltinka" (Kirov street, 8): here you can buy coins from 1917 to 1991, including foreign, copper plastic (Plaque Mother of God; Cross of the Crucifixion), all kinds of collectibles (medal of the Ascension of the Lord; bond of 1 ruble, 1924 year; token in memory of the Apsheron regiment; button of the Saratov province; medal - IX Summer Spartakiad of the peoples of the USSR; sign - 19th Congress of the All-Union Leninist Young Communist League; badge of the USSR; TRP badge 1).
Shopping in Saratov
Shopaholics are advised to walk along Kirov Avenue and look into the Iris and Manezh shopping centers located there (youth fashion, underwear, cosmetics, etc.). Those who decide to explore the Leninsky District will be able to visit the Siesta shopping center (wardrobe items, toys, cosmetics and perfumes are on sale on 5 floors). The walk in the Oktyabrsky District should be completed with a visit to the Moy Noviy shopping center (here you will be able to find electronics, household appliances, sports goods).
From Saratov, you should take away the Saratov kalach produced at the Struzhkin bakery, dried and smoked fish, sweets from the Confession confectionery factory, sarpinka (cotton fabric in a bright cage; you can find it in souvenir shops and Tkani shops), souvenirs handmade, made in the association "Planet of Masters" in the form of plates with images of Saratov sights, amulets dolls, leather goods, lacquer miniatures.
