Each person, going on a trip, leaves a place in his suitcase for souvenirs, useful products, necessary and not very things. Here are a few tips and recommendations for your shopping in Altai to be very productive.
Pantohematogen
One of the specific, but very useful acquisitions is Pantohematogen - the strongest adaptogen from the blood of the Altai maral. It is difficult to list all the healing properties of this product, but its composition speaks for itself - 18 of the 22 amino acids known to man, nucleic acids, peptides, lipids, vitamins, macro- and microelements.
Important to know: if you want to buy Pantohematogen, you must be ready to pay at least 800-1000 rubles. for 0.5 liters, otherwise you can run into a fake and buy cattle blood. A real pantohematogen can be purchased at stores dedicated to maral breeding farms.
cedar cones
Pine cones are not only a pleasant taiga souvenir, but also a very useful and tasty product, thanks to the nut kernels inside, which have a wonderful taste, aroma and a number of useful properties. Pine nut kernels are eaten on their own, or as additives to salads, hot dishes and confectionery. A cedar cone can be purchased at local markets or from local residents. The cost of a cone is from 20 rubles. per piece
Herb tea
Herbal tea is a wonderful, tasty and healthy drink, which is available in abundance in local markets, souvenir shops or grocery stores. Tea differs in composition, directional action and, of course, the quality of the collection. You can not be afraid to buy herbal tea in a transparent bag, but you need to pay attention to the composition and grinding. It is better to purchase a slightly crushed collection, rather than whole buds, leaves and large stems. Crushed fees easily give all the charm of aromas and the usefulness of herbs. The average cost of herbal tea is 120 rubles. for 100-150 gr.
Honey
Honey - when buying honey in Altai, you do not need to be afraid to buy a fake, it is almost impossible to do this, but you need to choose a variety that suits your taste. The most popular variety among tourists is highland honey from Ust-Koksa. The color of such honey is from white to slightly yellow, the consistency is with small, barely noticeable crystals. Such honey has a delicate aroma and a pleasant delicate taste. If you want honey with a brightly saturated taste, then you should try herb honey, it has a denser grainy consistency, light brown color. Such varieties of honey can cost from 400 to 900 rubles. per kg depending on the season.
Oils
Sea buckthorn, linseed and cedar oils are famous for their body detoxification effect, normalization of metabolism, source of Omega 3, Omega 6, as well as a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. Such oil is sold in pharmacy chains and eco-product shops. The cost of oils can be from 150 rubles. and above for 250 ml.
Dried stroganina
Dried stroganina made from reindeer and maral meat is an indisputable local delicacy that will truly brighten even the most demanding gourmet, it is used as a cold appetizer and a great snack in nature. Stroganina is a natural product and contains all the useful properties inherent in meat. can cost from 200 rubles. You can buy it in shops dedicated to maral breeding farms.
Souvenirs
Souvenir market, as in any region, is represented by an abundance of small things from local and Chinese manufacturers. However, if you want to get a worthy souvenir of the trip, you need to look for it in art workshops or the village of craftsmen. Altai craftsmen are famous for their fine products made of felt, genuine leather, ceramics, stone and, of course, wood. Such a purchase will be a pleasant gift for the soul or a loved one.
What interesting things can be bought in Altai? The first obvious answer is cedar crafts, tea and healthy honey. But the rest is hardly remembered even by the people of Barnaul. We thoroughly understood this issue and compiled a list of original, unique and most delicious souvenirs from Barnaul, Belokurikha, Yarovoye and other places in the region. You will definitely not leave empty-handed - there is a gift in Altai for everyone!
Souvenirs in Barnaul are best bought in small shops like the Altai Fairy Tale or the Mountain Pharmacy. You can also look into the Central Department Store or the Pioneer shopping center - on the ground floor there are excellent shops with popular goods. Good selection in local markets.
For shopping in Belokurikha, go to the spontaneous market. In the high season, it is spread between the Centrosoyuz boarding house and the Rossiya sanatorium every day.
Look for souvenirs in Yarovoye in the "Prichal" area. It is always noisy, fun - everything is for tourists. Prices in Yarovoye, of course, are higher than in the less popular resorts of the Altai Territory.
If you are interested in clothing (branded and local), we offer you the top 5 shopping centers in Barnaul:
- Arena
- Altai
- Republic
- Wave
And yet in the Altai Territory it is more interesting to buy unique gizmos and, of course, gastronomic souvenirs. Do not forget that much can be bought from private traders or in craft shops.
Leather
In Barnaul, you can buy high-quality leather accessories. Bags, wallets, business card holders - all these are excellent purchases for the memory of a trip to the Altai Territory. Prices, of course, bite a little. But the work, as a rule, is manual - each thing is unique. Take a look at souvenir shops (for example, Shishka Market in Barnaul). On average, wallets and purses cost about 1.5-2 thousand rubles here.
stones
Girls and women can bring jewelry with natural stones as a gift from Barnaul. If you take an accessory framed in silver, it will cost you about 500-700 rubles.
Jasper, porphyry, quartzite, rock crystal, malachite... What kind of stone to bring from Altai is up to you to choose on the spot. By the way, sellers are happy to talk about the properties (including magical ones) of minerals, so if you wish, you can find out everything.
Tree
The most popular wooden souvenirs from Barnaul are cedar ones. Tourists most often bring amulets from Altai in the form of pendants (from 300 rubles) and figurines (from 500 rubles). They also make wonderful barrels for honey, cutting boards, dishes and much more from cedar. Prices for these souvenirs start from 400 rubles.
As a gift for girls and women, bring wooden combs and combs from Altai. They are inexpensive, but now highly valued.
birch bark
If you are wondering what interesting things could be bought in Barnaul or Belokurikha, take a look at the workshops where private traders sell birch bark crafts. In them you will find beautiful baskets, caskets and even jewelry. Prices start from 200 rubles for small accessories. But handmade is worth it - these souvenirs are very beautiful.
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Postcards
Do you think that now we will advise you to bring the usual set of postcards with the sights of Barnaul as a keepsake? And here it is not. This city sells handmade postcards. They are made by the famous local artist Ivan Bykov. Look for postcards in the souvenir shops of Barnaul, they cost about 300 rubles apiece.
You can also buy excellent original postcards in bookstores. There prices are lower and they look very modern.
Therapeutic antlers
Antlers are the horns of a young deer (maral), on the basis of which various medicines are made in Altai. Doctors, by the way, do not mind, so this is no longer traditional medicine, but quite a “legitimate” remedy for various ailments.
The most popular souvenirs from Barnaul and Altai sanatoriums are various ointments and creams based on antlers and deer blood. In terms of action and range of applications, they are somewhat reminiscent of the famous "Tiger Balm" from Vietnam. Ointment with deer antlers will help cure joints, skin problems, swelling and bruising. Prices start from 400 rubles per bottle.
Look into pharmacies or specialized shops in Barnaul and at sanatoriums. There you will be told everything and will be offered a choice of many useful tools. From the unusual, you can buy a tincture based on deer antlers and Altai herbs - also a very useful souvenir that will strengthen the body. A bottle will cost about 500-600 rubles.
Honey
As a useful gift from Barnaul, bring honey to friends and family, which the Altai Territory is so famous for. Flower, meadow, linden, buckwheat - this product based on Altai herbs is considered very useful. Of the interesting options for this popular gastronomic souvenir, you can choose whipped, chocolate, royal jelly, toffee or pine nuts. The price of the issue is from 150 rubles for a small jar. You can buy a 500-gram jar of honey from private traders for only 300-400 rubles.
Pine nuts
The Altai Territory is famous for its delicious pine nuts. Buying them in Barnaul is more profitable than in most other Russian cities. On average, they will cost you about 1.5 thousand rubles per kilogram. Cedar cones cost 50-60 rubles apiece and are sold fresh, boiled or dried.
Various sweets are made on the basis of pine nuts in Barnaul. Buy halva, gozinaki, glazed dragees, cedar brittle, urbech and other yummy things. It is most reasonable to look for such products in ordinary supermarkets or non-chain stores in Barnaul. In souvenir shops, they are significantly more expensive.
Gingerbread
Not only Tula is famous for gingerbread. Barnaul, for example, even somehow took the Grand Prix at the competition of tourist souvenirs of the country. And he got it for the delicious honey "Altai Gingerbread" with sea buckthorn. Be sure to bring this product from Barnaul as a gift for your relatives - well, it's very good. The most interesting gingerbreads are made in the form of bear figurines.
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Barnaul sweets
A set of Barnaul-made sweets is an excellent gastronomic souvenir (Barnaul residents, take note of this too). Most Popular:
- "Altai bird";
- "Beloved Altai";
- "Barnaul";
- "Meteorite";
- "BHF" ("Barnaul halvichnaya factory");
- "Barnaul - salute!";
- "Blue Lake".
Chocolates often come with interesting fillings. This is such a delicious product that it is not a shame to take it abroad to someone as a gift. The price per kilogram of sweets in Barnaul will average 300-400 rubles. We also recommend buying local kozinaki (sunflower or cedar), natural marshmallows, dragees and many other sweets. And as a gift to children from Barnaul, you can bring useful natural Dragee "Doctor Konfetkin".
It is most profitable to buy sweets by weight in regular supermarkets or brick and mortar stores. But if you are bringing it as a gift, it is wiser to take a set in a beautiful box - a little more expensive, but very symbolic.
Sea buckthorn
Altai sea buckthorn is often taken to other cities and even abroad as a tasty and healthy souvenir. The oil from this berry is considered a panacea for many diseases. It is Altai that experts call the best - the region is famous for it throughout Russia.
From delicious, you can buy sea buckthorn fresh or grated with sugar. And also jam, marmalade or sweets based on it. The most original souvenir in this category is a wooden barrel with sea buckthorn juice.
fish, meat
Altai Krai is famous for its delicious fish. The main species are taimen, burbot and grayling. These are the ones you need to take home in a smoked, dried or dried form. The lowest prices for fish in and around Barnaul are usually in August-September (this is the active fishing season in the region).
In Altai, you can try sausage or game plantain. Most often from deer, elk and bear meat. It is easy to take such a gastronomic souvenir home from Barnaul by plane and even by train.
Cheese
There is a very unusual and tasty product in Altai - cheese with healthy herbs and spices. It is called "Zimarevsky" and is sold in ordinary supermarkets or from farmers at fairs. Choose any: with cumin, dill, spices. True, he is unlikely to endure a very long road. Well, on the spot, try "Cherginsky Mountain" - a fresh, natural, but, unfortunately, perishable product, which Altai is really famous for.
mineral water
Well, yes, dragging mineral water across the country is perhaps unreasonable. But if you are not far away, be sure to buy a bottle or two of Belokurinskaya Vostochnaya No. 2 in Barnaul or Belokurikha. This extremely useful gastronomic souvenir will come in handy for those who travel home from Altai by train - here's a drink for you on the road. Well, for those who like local tinctures and balms. If you believe the reviews, mineral water from Altai helps to get rid of the consequences of "yesterday's fun" very well, so it's definitely worth buying.
Tea
There are so many herbal teas in Barnaul, Belokurikha, Yarovoye, Biysk, Gorno-Altaisk and other places in Altai that it makes your eyes dizzy. They are cheap. Even in a cafe, you can order it for a sample for only 20-30 rubles per glass. Taste to find the most delicious and get well.
You don’t have to guess what tea to bring from Altai (reviews, by the way, are good about all of them). On the labels they usually write what this or that herbal collection is for. Some herbs treat the gastrointestinal tract, others help fight insomnia, others cleanse the blood and improve heart function. It is most reasonable to talk to the sellers of souvenir shops, markets or pharmacies - they will be happy to show and tell you everything.
Tea in Altai is inexpensive. In Barnaul, a large package can be bought for only 100-150 rubles. But this gastronomic souvenir is highly valued. In a word, take for yourself and for gifts to all your loved ones.
Residents of Altai, take note: if you don’t know what to bring as a gift to friends from other cities, buy some tea. It is also sold throughout the country, but it is very expensive.
Alcohol
As a gift to a man from Barnaul, you can bring a strong tincture of Altai herbs, mead or cedar vodka. Connoisseurs of strong alcohol will definitely like them. It makes sense for women to buy herbal balms “easier”. It is customary to add them to tea, drink for colds and to maintain immunity.
The most popular alcohol from Barnaul is the Gorno-Altai balm and Pantogematogen. The latter is based on the blood of a deer.
We hope you find our tips for shopping in Altai useful. We wish you pleasant and profitable shopping! Have something to add? Write in the comments!
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.
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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 pottery, 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, however, 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 assortment and prices presented here, they buy up half of the store.
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 things 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.