Going on trips, Barnaul residents often do not know what they can bring as a gift from their region. The site decided to ask representatives of the tourism industry and managers of souvenir shops what unique gifts can be purchased in Barnaul.
The letters "Barnaul" in winter.
Mikhail Khaustov
Antler, honey, tea: gifts for good health
The branded product of the region is Altai honey. For health purposes, they usually buy buckwheat, linden, flower and other types. However, “exotic” honey is often chosen as a gift.
Olga Lonskaya,
Director of the Mountain Pharmacy:
Now there is a trend to buy unusual honey. Those who care about health eat honey with royal jelly, and as a delicacy today they get whipped honey, or honey with chocolate, toffees.
According to Olga Lonskaya, a package of tea made from Altai herbs can be a useful gift. For example, "Ivan-tea" - it contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits. In addition, barnaul residents and guests of the city choose products from antlers and deer blood as healing souvenirs. A popular product in this line is pantohematogen, which has many medicinal properties.
To Barnaul for "Barnaulsky"
In memory of the trip, guests of the regional capital buy souvenirs and gifts that cannot be found in other cities. For example, they pay attention to goods with the inscription "Barnaul".
Anna Polomoshnova,
Head of the Ultra shopping center (Shishka-Market store):
In the Altai Territory, many craftsmen create original souvenirs. Today, handmade goods are popular.
According to Anna Polomoshnova, a purse made of genuine leather by the “Hook-Hooks” workshop, on which “Barnaul” is written, can be a unique gift. Today, such "Barnaul" wallets can be seen even abroad - in London, New York and other large cities.
Author's postcards depicting graphic drawings of ancient wooden buildings of the regional capital are purchased not only by deltiologists (collectors of postcards), but also by residents of Barnaul or guests of the city. In "Shishka-Market" the collection of the artist Ivan Bykov "Barnaul. Centuries-old city.
Traditionally, refrigerator magnets are brought from trips. Altai artisans make such products from natural stone, on which they write the name of the regional capital and depict the most famous houses and streets of Barnaul.
More expensive hotels
According to Ekaterina Moskvitina, director of Turina Gora, ceramics made in the regional capital can be a good gift from Barnaul. These are plates, vases, mugs, magnets depicting the old streets of Barnaul, the nature of the region, painted on faience.
In addition to ceramic products, tourists often buy goods made from cedar chips. These are all kinds of talismans and amulets made of stained cedar.
A valuable gift can be handmade jewelry made of natural stone or genuine paintings. Among the latest in "Turina Gora" noted the chamber works of the Barnaul artist Vladimir Konkov, painted in oil. They depict the ancient streets of the regional capital. Such gifts are suitable only for those who do not save on gifts.
Souvenirs go to market
Dozens of Altai artisans produce souvenirs today. Their works are at all-Russian and international competitions, where they win prizes. For example, in 2015, the delicious hotel "Altai gingerbread" with sea buckthorn filling won the Grand Prix of the national award "Tourist Souvenir of the Year".
This year, four souvenirs from the Altai Territory won prizes. Among them are a gift set "Altai Territory" from Barnaul, a leather bag from the Biysk creative association "Nitya", a bell from the collection "The Big Golden Ring of Altai" and a souvenir "Queen of Vase" from Rubtsovsk.
According to the director of "Altaitourcenter" Tatyana Sazhaeva, already now the guests of the region and the city have formed a stable stereotype "what can be brought from Altai".
Tatyana Sazhaeva,
director of "Altaitourtsentr":
From personal practice, I can say that most often the set that is popular with tourists includes herbs, teas, honey, and pine nuts. Tourists understand that there is honey from mountain and steppe regions, in different price categories, in packaging from the simplest to sets in wooden cardboard or stylized suitcases. Tourists from the European part of the country come to us with "savvy" high prices, and when they see the range and prices presented here, they buy up half of the store.
Going on trips, Barnaul residents often do not know what they can bring as a gift from their region. The site decided to ask representatives of the tourism industry and managers of souvenir shops what unique gifts can be purchased in Barnaul.
The letters "Barnaul" in winter.
Mikhail Khaustov
Antler, honey, tea: gifts for good health
The branded product of the region is Altai honey. For health purposes, they usually buy buckwheat, linden, flower and other types. However, “exotic” honey is often chosen as a gift.
Olga Lonskaya,
Director of the Mountain Pharmacy:
Now there is a trend to buy unusual honey. Those who care about health eat honey with royal jelly, and as a delicacy today they get whipped honey, or honey with chocolate, toffees.
According to Olga Lonskaya, a package of tea made from Altai herbs can be a useful gift. For example, "Ivan-tea" - it contains more vitamin C than citrus fruits. In addition, barnaul residents and guests of the city choose products from antlers and deer blood as healing souvenirs. A popular product in this line is pantohematogen, which has many medicinal properties.
To Barnaul for "Barnaulsky"
In memory of the trip, guests of the regional capital buy souvenirs and gifts that cannot be found in other cities. For example, they pay attention to goods with the inscription "Barnaul".
Anna Polomoshnova,
Head of the Ultra shopping center (Shishka-Market store):
In the Altai Territory, many craftsmen create original souvenirs. Today, handmade goods are popular.
According to Anna Polomoshnova, a purse made of genuine leather by the “Hook-Hooks” workshop, on which “Barnaul” is written, can be a unique gift. Today, such "Barnaul" wallets can be seen even abroad - in London, New York and other large cities.
Author's postcards depicting graphic drawings of ancient wooden buildings of the regional capital are purchased not only by deltiologists (collectors of postcards), but also by residents of Barnaul or guests of the city. In "Shishka-Market" the collection of the artist Ivan Bykov "Barnaul. Centuries-old city.
Traditionally, refrigerator magnets are brought from trips. Altai artisans make such products from natural stone, on which they write the name of the regional capital and depict the most famous houses and streets of Barnaul.
More expensive hotels
According to Ekaterina Moskvitina, director of Turina Gora, ceramics made in the regional capital can be a good gift from Barnaul. These are plates, vases, mugs, magnets depicting the old streets of Barnaul, the nature of the region, painted on faience.
In addition to ceramic products, tourists often buy goods made from cedar chips. These are all kinds of talismans and amulets made of stained cedar.
A valuable gift can be handmade jewelry made of natural stone or genuine paintings. Among the latest in "Turina Gora" noted the chamber works of the Barnaul artist Vladimir Konkov, painted in oil. They depict the ancient streets of the regional capital. Such gifts are suitable only for those who do not save on gifts.
Souvenirs go to market
Dozens of Altai artisans produce souvenirs today. Their works are at all-Russian and international competitions, where they win prizes. For example, in 2015, the delicious hotel "Altai gingerbread" with sea buckthorn filling won the Grand Prix of the national award "Tourist Souvenir of the Year".
This year, four souvenirs from the Altai Territory won prizes. Among them are a gift set "Altai Territory" from Barnaul, a leather bag from the Biysk creative association "Nitya", a bell from the collection "The Big Golden Ring of Altai" and a souvenir "Queen of Vase" from Rubtsovsk.
According to the director of "Altaitourcenter" Tatyana Sazhaeva, already now the guests of the region and the city have formed a stable stereotype "what can be brought from Altai".
Tatyana Sazhaeva,
director of "Altaitourtsentr":
15ЀvvFrom personal practice, I can say that most often the set that is popular with tourists includes herbs, teas, honey, and pine nuts. Tourists understand that there is honey from mountain and steppe regions, in different price categories, in packaging from the simplest to sets in wooden cardboard or stylized suitcases. Tourists from the European part of the country come to us with "savvy" high prices, and when they see the range and prices presented here, they buy up half of the store.
Leaving home after a holiday, all tourists want to buy memorabilia for themselves and their loved ones. The range and choice of such goods in the Altai Republic is very rich. Here are some examples of goods that you can bring with you from the Altai Mountains, not including banal fridge magnets and other souvenirs with symbols:
1. Honey. Famous, quality Altai honey http://honey-space.ru/market/altai-honey.html very rich in vitamins and will please any recipient of such a present. You can buy it in any quantities and doses. You can also buy it in online honey stores. The most interesting option is honey with nuts. This is a nut mixture or one kind of nuts, filled with fresh liquid honey. Looks very appetizing! Another popular product is mead. Its varieties in the Altai Mountains are innumerable. Most often sold in plastic bottles. Its shelf life is not very long, so it is not worth buying mead in large quantities in order to prepare for future use.
2. Nuts. The hallmark of the Altai Mountains are pine nuts. You can buy or collect pine cones and extract nuts from them yourself, you can buy the nuts themselves, both in the shell and peeled. If stored for a long time, nuts can go rancid.
3. Resin. Such a natural and natural chewing gum, as they say, is not for everyone, but it's worth a try. The price for such a product will pleasantly surprise you.
4. Altai balms. Balms created on the basis of Altai herbs and antlers will be a very good gift. Choose a balm with the properties that you or the person who will receive the gift need. There are also universal restorative balms.
5. Souvenirs, interior items and talismans made of cedar. Beautiful natural gizmos that will appeal to many. The price of such goods is quite high. When buying a charm, you should find out its meaning and meaning.
6. CD with Altai music. These discs contain songs in the Altai language with elements of throat singing. Such a gift is suitable for creative people and connoisseurs of music.
7. Soaps, shampoos, gels and oils on medicinal decoctions. Natural is in fashion! Bring such funds to people who take care of themselves and they will definitely appreciate your gift.
Altai Territory… What an amazing corner of Russia it is! You can endlessly describe the beauty of mountain landscapes and their mystery. It is Altai that is famous for a large number of so-called places of power and healing air. And these are not all the reasons to spend a vacation in the Altai mountains. But what should be brought first of all as souvenirs or what to buy in Altai? About this "All Tourism" will tell you in detail later.
Altai balm
This region produces a huge amount of natural balms of all varieties. Their main ingredient is extracts of wild herbs growing in the mountains. Altai balsams are a real storehouse of useful substances necessary to maintain the health of women, men, children, and the elderly. There is a wonderful remedy for everyone.Honey
Perhaps, we recommend buying this beekeeping product in almost every article devoted to edible souvenirs from different parts of Russia. Altai honey has unique taste qualities, as bees collect pollen and nectar from mountain plants growing in the purest environment. Thanks to this and the manual collection of honey, the product is 100% natural, healthy, fragrant and incredibly pleasant to the taste. herbal teas
Tea is the best accompaniment to sweet honey, and it's also quite inexpensive. This is an excellent and, most importantly, healthy souvenir for those who love herbal drinks. What tea to bring from Altai? The famous Ivan tea is very popular among the guests of the region, for example, with meadowsweet (meadowsweet). The plant is known for its anti-inflammatory and wound healing effects. It is also a common component of drinks for weight loss and beauty maintenance. Vacationers often bring fragrant teas with oregano, primrose, lungwort and other herbs. mead
If you are looking for what to bring from Altai to your boss, work colleagues or just acquaintances, alcoholic mead will be a good choice. This drink is made with the addition of honey, hops and spices. It has a refined taste, which cannot be imitated without environmentally friendly Altai ingredients. Cedar oil
The best oil that can only be bought in different parts of Russia is brought from the Altai Territory. Accordingly, its price in different cities is too high, and it is not always possible to be sure that the liquid was not diluted at any stage before the sale itself. Therefore, if you are going to Altai, buy natural cedar oil for yourself or as a gift. It has a powerful healing effect, can be used in the preparation of both dishes and home cosmetics. Pine nuts
In Altai, they can be bought cheaper than in many other regions of Russia. Since the product, which you can buy in local markets, is not exported, it is not treated with chemicals to preserve its presentation. Pine nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy, they have a rich taste and will make almost any dish 100 times better. wooden souvenirs
In Altai, craftsmen produce a lot. An excellent gift to relatives or friends will be a wooden panel, figurine or dishes. Wool products
As in any other mountainous area, the art of creating warm things from natural wool has always flourished in Altai. You can buy not only beautiful clothes and accessories, but also colorful items for the home, such as pillows and blankets made of goat hair. Amulets and amulets
Surely you will be amazed by the number of amulets, talismans and amulets that are sold in the markets and souvenir shops of Altai. The bulk is made from natural materials - wood and stone. If you are looking for an inexpensive souvenir "with a soul", you can safely choose a friend, relative or colleague of his own protector from damage, the evil eye and other negativity. Altai cosmetics
In the region, where there are so many medicinal plants and berries, the cosmetic industry could not but develop. Natural Altai cosmetics will undoubtedly appeal to those who prefer natural skin and hair care, and are also extremely selective in choosing products based on their composition. If you have traveled to Altai, please tell us in the comments what souvenirs you brought to your friends.
My parents and I were in Altai about 6 years ago. The beauty there, of course, is indescribable! It’s a pity, then I didn’t think to look on the Internet for what to bring. But we still bought a lot of interesting things. I remember exactly, they brought home several wooden barrels of honey. They emptied them quickly, but they themselves are still standing in the kitchen. My mother also liked the original birch bark bread box. It was inconvenient to carry, far away, but the thing is also cool. But what turned out to be superfluous were key chains, dolls, amulets and so on. It looks “wow” on the counter, but at home things are absolutely unnecessary. When the emotions from the trip subsided, it is perceived as trash, honestly. Therefore, now I try to bring from trips mostly only something edible. It seems to me that buying souvenirs "for memory" has already disappeared: photos remain as a keepsake.
In the summer season, Altai markets abound with souvenirs, but you should not buy everything in a row. Take a closer look to see if there is a “made in china” mark on the “Altai” souvenir. By the way, this is a sin not only in Altai, but also in many other resort places.
Then inspect the purchase carefully, and make sure that you are not sold plastic instead of a bison horn, wolf tusk or deer horn. You should also refrain from such purchases, despite the beautiful legends that sellers will sing to you. They have revenue from the proceeds, don't forget. Even if you put together all the prehistoric mammoths, they will not have as many tusks as there are in the souvenir markets of Altai.
Now about what you should pay attention to.
Komus or Vargan
National Altai instrument for throat singing. The metal part is pressed against the teeth, the movable tongue creates resonance, and the compression of the larynx changes the depth of the sound. Any seller from the same market will teach you the technique of playing this simple instrument for free. Be careful not to beat the enamel off your teeth: it is very painful. Complete with a komus, you can purchase a cover to deliver it to your home safe and sound. The jew's harp costs from 300 rubles, depending on the size and quality of the material. If you buy a cover, feel free to ask for a discount.
Ocarina
Altai clay flute, as a rule, is round in shape, with many holes. The simplest ones, with four holes, do not extract as many sounds as the big ones. But the price is right too. Learning to play this instrument is not difficult, even with the beginnings of a musical ear. The only thing is that you run the risk of being beaten by your fellow travelers after a couple of hours of such training, because in the first couple you get a heartbreaking whistle. The simplest ocarina costs about 200 rubles.
Shoor or shore
Another type of flute, this time wooden. It has the shape of an ordinary pipe, made, as a rule, of cedar. But there are also cheaper modifications. You can smell the product before buying. The resinous smell will increase the chances that this is really Altai cedar. Although the truth, of course, is known only to the manufacturer. For the simplest flute, you can pay 150-200 rubles.
Topshur or topshor
A stringed national instrument, reminiscent of the Russian balalaika, but unlike it, it has only 2 strings. I think that anyone who knows how to play the guitar will master this simple instrument. I am not strong in such matters, but I watched the game performed by the old Altaian. Impressed! A real topshur is not cheap - from 3000 rubles. But keep in mind that they are made entirely by hand according to the old national technology.
Shaman tambourine
A tambourine, an integral attribute of the Altai shaman, was made from the skin of a sacrificial animal and accompanied the clergyman all his life. Now, of course, everything is simpler, and in order to have a tambourine, it is not necessary to be a pagan. When buying, carefully look at the canvas of the tambourine in the light: there should not be a woven base. This instrument is made only from leather. It is easy to distinguish by the presence of pores (as on problematic facial skin). The skin may resemble parchment. This is an indication that it is too dry and may crack if you desperately start making it rain. The leather should be taut but feel like nubuck. For such a tambourine you will have to pay from 5000r.
Rain Staff
A musical instrument inherent not only in the Altai culture. Common among all Turkic peoples. Configurations can be very different, and it depends on what kind of plant grows in this area. Bamboo does not grow in Altai! As clear as it may be, many tourists buy rain sticks based on bamboo. Another plant with corrugated walls is in use here. Such tools are made extremely simply: toothpicks are stuck in a circle, which delay the filling of the staff (from millet to small pebbles). But it sounds enticing. There is such a contraption from 300r. When transporting, care must be taken, because. this is a fragile plant.
Leather products
Local craftsmen have learned how to make fantastic things out of leather. Key holders, wallets, passport covers, cases for flasks and knives - all this is decorated with an embossed national ornament or a plot from a legend. The main thing is to check that the entire product is sewn from genuine leather, and not just the part on which the ornament is applied (yes, this happens). Again, pay attention to small inscriptions. There should not be any “china”, at best, the master puts his own small mark. The cost of a small housekeeper from 350r.
Skullcap
Despite the fact that the skullcap is a more "southern" headdress, they are worn and loved in Altai, especially in the heat. You definitely won’t find a real Altai skullcap on the market, but you can show off on a trip and bring home an inexpensive souvenir. Do not forget that white headdresses of this kind are not typical for the Altaians. If you want a little bit of national flavor - take a color one. It costs from 150r.
Amulets, talismans and other small things
An inexpensive and memorable souvenir is a clay pendant depicting rock paintings (petroglyphs). Will cost from 100r per piece. Do not take plastic or wooden beads: this is definitely not a tusk or cedar, as the sellers lie. And even more so, it was not made in Altai. Stamping is very easy to distinguish: there the pattern is repeated one to one. It is impossible to create this manually, even with the highest level of skill.
