What to bring from Kazan – souvenirs and gifts

Guests of Kazan can not only get acquainted with the interesting sights of the city, but also buy unusual and original souvenirs and gifts. In this article we will tell you what you should pay attention to and what to bring as a gift to yourself, family and friends.

• Sweets. Traditional Tatar sweets are presented in different types and forms, but in fact they are similar in that they are made of flour and honey. Of this variety, the most famous sweet dish not only in Tatarstan, but also abroad is chak-chak. However, the most delicious it is here. You can buy chak-chak everywhere: in souvenir shops, supermarkets, bakeries. In Kazan, both large bakeries and private producers are engaged in its production, so there are a lot of offers. According to the recommendations of local merchants themselves, chak-chak made at Kazan bakeries No. 1 and No. 3 is considered one of the tasty ones. To choose the best, if possible, it is worth tasting several types before buying. The cost of packaging 200 gr. from 170 rubles.

  In addition to chak-chak, sweet tooths should pay attention to bursak (baursak) – a kind of donuts with honey, brushwood melting in the mouth (kosh-tele), flaky tongues.

  Talkysh-kaleve delicacy, resembling cotton candy, is especially interesting and unusual.

• Magnets, key chains, pendants, postcards, amulets and other typical souvenir products. Such souvenirs can be found in all tourist places. Prices vary slightly. For example, the price of the simplest magnet ranges from 35 to 50 rubles.

• Figurines of Kazan cat and snake Zilant – these characters are the hallmark of the city, so they will be a memorable gift about Kazan itself. Children will especially like the figurines of fairy-tale characters from the fairy tales of the famous Tatar poet G. Tukai, for example, the most famous Shurale. By the way, it will be interesting for children to read Tukai's fairy tales, a collection of which will also be a great gift. Prices for figurines start from 150 rubles.

• Dishes – the most practical of gifts. Ceramic and porcelain bowls, mugs, plates, cups, vases with bright designs and colorful hand-painted, as well as religious paraphernalia will delight every day. The cost of a small bowl is from 220 rubles.

• Tea products are presented in souvenir shops, mainly herbal teas and starts from 100 rubles per package.

• Meat delicacies - Kazylykili kyzy, Argamak, smoked duck. Kazylyk (or Kyzylyk) is a sausage made from dried horse meat, and argamak is a piece of smoked horse meat. Perhaps some of the most original dishes that have an unusual taste and are considered local delicacies. They will be great gifts not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. In addition, due to the peculiarities of production and, in the presence of vacuum packaging, both products can be stored without a refrigerator for a long time, which is very convenient for transportation. Price per 100 gr. Kazylyk in the supermarket starts from 200 rubles.

• Cheeses. Being in Kazan, you should definitely try the cheeses of the local producer "ABC of taste". Supermarkets offer a small assortment of hard and processed cheeses, but there is plenty to choose from. The cost of 1 kg of cheese is from 1100 rubles.

• Local alcohol. Alcoholic beverages produced at JSC Tatspirtprom are known not only in Tatarstan, but throughout Russia. This is the largest producer of alcohol in the Russian Federation. Therefore, it is definitely worth bringing local alcohol from Kazan. Among the known types, it is vodka "Tundra", "Khan", "LEDOFF". Balms and tinctures "Bugulma", "Doctor Pertseff", beer are popular. So, for example, a bottle of balm with a capacity of 0.5 liters. in a specialized store will cost from 330 rubles.

• Traditional clothes and shoes. Bathrobes, skullcaps, boots (ichigi), slippers will be a good gift, first of all, to all Muslims. After all, they can be used in religious ceremonies and during Muslim holidays, and everyday life. The price of a good quality skullcap starts from 500 rubles.

• Religious symbols and paraphernalia will be of interest mainly to Muslim believers. Among this category, the most popular are the Koran, paintings depicting mosques, religious rituals, aphorisms, excerpts from the Koran, prayer mats.

• Cosmetic products. The products of the local brand "Mustela" are widely known in Tatarstan and will appeal to the guests of the city. The assortment, though not large, but thanks to the use of natural ingredients in the composition, the products are becoming increasingly popular. Lotions, balms, oils, hair masks, shampoos, soaps, creams can be purchased at one of the company stores on Bauman Street. The price for a bar of soap weighing 55 g. – from 250 rubles, cream volume of 40 ml – from 250 rubles.

Where to buy souvenirs and gifts in Kazan

There are a lot of souvenir shops in Kazan, but most of them are located on the pedestrian street of Bauman. There is a concentration of all souvenir products, so to speak, in one place. In addition, on the territory of the Kazan Kremlin there are shops and stalls with exclusive souvenirs made of wood, leather, ceramics, etc., made by local craftsmen.

It is better to buy alcoholic beverages in specialized alcohol stores "Rusalka", "Bristol", "Red & White"; in supermarkets and small chain stores such as Pyaterochka and Magnit. Food products such as horse sausage, meat, cheeses should be bought in supermarkets "Bahetle" and "Spar", they offer a wide range of similar products. In small shops and chain supermarkets ("Magnet", "Pyaterochka") you will not find such products very much.

At the same time, the choice of sweets in the shops at home is presented in sufficient quantity and at a more favorable price. Also, local sweets can be bought in the company stores of bakeries.

But it is worth considering that the prices of some products can vary greatly from store to store. Before buying, it is better to go around several places and compare prices, and then your purchase will become even more pleasant and profitable, and will add positive emotions from visiting Kazan.