WHAT TO BRING FROM YAROSLAVL AS A GIFT - 15 BEST SOUVENIRS

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Often tourists, exploring the city, are forced to solve an obsessive problem on the go. What to bring from Yaroslavl as a keepsake to a friend, girlfriend or relative? And what souvenir to buy for yourself in order to preserve the impressions of the wonderful old city?

The center pleases guests with large and small shops where they sell products with traditional symbols. Some just run in and buy the first item they come across with the hope: I'll give it to someone later.

Such an act is understandable: it is a pity to waste time on a shopping trip. But you can do it differently, combining the purchase with a tour of the ancient city. To do this, you just need to work out the list of accessories in advance.

Felt boots

In recent years, there has been a clear return to Russian traditions. And what is more typical for Russia than felt boots? They were worn in the winter, put on at home, if they had pain in the legs. These are comfortable and eco-friendly shoes.

The Yaroslavl factory of felted footwear has been operating without interruption for over 115 years. During this time, mechanization was added to the old production recipes, but the quality remained the same. The company operates exclusively on natural raw materials and takes into account the requirements of customers.

Today tourists are offered:

boots for workers
classic felt boots (male and female)
graceful ankle boots
shoes for home
coarse-haired felt boots
rubber shoes
coarse yurt felt
felt boots with metal toe

Some guests of the city make purchases for employees with the logo of the corporation. This is a great gift. And if the tourist has time, then you can order your own product design. Such a souvenir will be useful and original.

The brand store is located at 20, Tveritskaya embankment.

Decorations

The products of the Yaroslavl Jewelry Factory are easy to recognize. The company produces jewelry for men and women. A visitor to the brand center chooses the original design of gold and silver items with inserts of artificial and natural stones.

Guests of the city are offered:

tie clips
rings (including wedding rings)
brooches
pendants
cufflinks
seals for men
pendants
chains of various weaves
Orthodox crosses, icons

The purchased products are neatly packed in boxes and bags with the company logo.

The sales center for factory products is located at 88, Oktyabrya Avenue.

Textile

An excellent useful souvenir will be the products of the oldest city manufactory - YRTF. The factory began operating in 1927. Today, knitted fabric and products from it are produced here.

The ThermoTour brand is known far beyond the borders of Yaroslavl. YRTF is famous for its products from one-, two- and three-layer knitwear. Such thermal underwear performs its functions perfectly: it retains heat and removes evaporated moisture, leaving the skin dry.

It is comfortable in such clothes in any weather. The linen has different colors, so it will appeal to the most discerning customer. And the size range will allow you to easily equip the whole family. YRTF also produces clothing with special functions: it is resistant to high temperatures.

This category will be of interest to managers of industries with hazardous working conditions. And at the request of the customer, the company logo will be applied to the clothes. Such a purchase is a great corporate acquisition.

It is possible to buy YRTF products at the address: 5, Polushkina Roshcha Street.

Ceramics

The products of the Yaroslavl Ceramic Manufactory are known throughout Russia and abroad. The enterprise is a member of the folk crafts association. The technologies used by the artists are the most modern. But the compositions are made entirely by hand. This combination of folk secrets and technological achievements guarantees the high quality of products.

Ceramics are made for every taste. It can be presented to both a child (Choice of profession collection) and an esthete (Wall panels collection). Before the New Year, the Toys series is especially popular. What is not here. Cheerful clouds, clouds, moon and snowflakes are waiting for their place on the tree.

The artists of the manufactory have created a special offer for corporate clients. The head of the enterprise will be able to purchase a whole batch of figurines with the corporate logo of his company. You can also combine the purchase of a souvenir with a tour of the production. The guide will tell you about the traditions of the Yaroslavl majolica, the peculiarities of the painting.

The majolica sales center is located at 7 Bazovaya Street.

Kuznetsovsky porcelain

The porcelain factory operated in Russia until 1917. After the October Revolution, it was nationalized. For some time the production worked in Latvia, but in 1940 it was closed there as well. Nevertheless, over the entire period of its existence, the manufactory has literally flooded the country with its products.

Produced here:

bright, rough, thick-walled products for peasant huts
dishes with decals for bourgeois houses
graceful thin-walled faience for noble families

Kuznetsov even produced insulators for electrical networks and sanitary ware. The quality of the products also varied for specific consumers. Today, it is quite possible to purchase products from the Kuznetsovsky plant in Yaroslavl. All antique and art shops have assorted sets or individual items.

And their prices are much lower than in central Russia. But Kuznetsov's traditions continue to live on. And they are carried over to contemporary pieces by contemporary artists. You can buy such products in a store on Bolshaya Oktyabrskaya Street, building 32.

Forged Products

Forging is an ancient craft on the Yaroslavl land. In the old days, not a single village existed without farriers. Their products have always been in high demand. But today the fashion for forging is returning. Elements decorate interiors, gates, fences. They even try to make the plugs for hollow metal posts forged: they are not afraid of rain, snow and frost.

The Yarkovka company has been successfully operating in the market for more than a decade. Customers love her products. The gates and fences made here are not only of excellent quality, but also have an unusual design. They will take their rightful place in the fence of a private house or garden.

It is noteworthy that you can compose a composition for the interior of a living room or dining room yourself. To do this, it is enough to select the elements to your liking, and an experienced blacksmith will collect them into one whole. Overall structures Yarkovka delivers to the customer independently: it is convenient for tourists from other regions.

Yarkovka is located in the village of Kuznechikhe, along Promyshlennaya street, house 1.

Figurine of a bear

The construction of the city began in the place where Yaroslav the Wise killed the bear. From that moment on, the ax of Prince Yaroslav and the formidable, but defeated beast became the symbols of the settlement. All tourists strive to bring an image of a clubfoot. Figures of this mammal are sold in every souvenir shop.

There are figurines made of ceramics, wood, metal, border and fabric. And the sizes are also different. A small teddy bear can be put on a bedside table near the bed, and a huge one will take its rightful place in the hallway or living room.

And the poses of the clubfoot are also diverse: now it stands on its hind legs, holding an ax in its paws, then it smiles sweetly, then it catches fish. The latter story became popular after Tsereteli's gift. The sculptor depicted a bear fishing in the city's 1000th anniversary park. Each tourist will find exactly the bear he needs.

Gingerbread

What ancient Russian city does not have its own gingerbread? And here craftsmen live and work, preparing a traditional delicacy according to old recipes.

In the Gingerbread Shop, located on Volzhskaya Embankment, house 33, you can not only buy a real printed gingerbread, but also take part in a master class on painting a product. And you will be able to taste real rye gingerbread in Buloshnaya on Sobinov Street, building 46.

In the Gingerbread House workshop, Inessa Vorobyova creates whole compositions from gingerbread. You can find it through VKontakte. AMpryanik is located at 68 Tolbukhina Avenue. Here gingerbread masters have prepared a rich assortment of sweet products for tourists.

If you want to visit the Museum of the History of Gingerbread, you can buy an original souvenir in a shop located on Nahimson Street, house 1A.

Sweets from the Yarkonditer factory

YarKonditer entered the Russian market in 2015. It is a modern enterprise using advanced technology. For successful work, imported equipment was purchased. But urban traditions have not been forgotten: YarKonditer's assortment includes branded products. Such a souvenir is an original and delicious gift that will please ladies and children.

YarKonditer offers tourists more than 170 types of sweet souvenirs. In particular demand are:

enlarged candies
soufflé in elegant packaging
glazed waffles

YarKonditer produces holiday and gift sets. The colorful decoration will turn the souvenir into an unforgettable gift. You can buy exclusive products in many confectionery shops in the city. But the largest assortment is presented in the store on Gagarin Street, house 65.

Postcards

Postcards with the good-natured clubfoot, the symbol of the city, are sold in any souvenir shop. You can choose the story you like, write it down and send it to the addressee by mail. You will get an original and inexpensive souvenir. But some outlets offer a wide range of postcards:

In the Business World at 24 Svobody Street, it is really possible to choose a postcard for every taste and age. They sell funny cards and antique styling. A separate shelf is occupied by colorfully decorated envelopes for money.
In Botanica on Leningradsky Prospekt, 64, postcards with floral themes are offered. Here you can also choose invitations for a wedding or anniversary.
In Murzilka on Bolshaya Fedorovskaya, house 73/2, there is a good selection of greeting cards.
In the World of Books on Uritskogo Street, house 14/50, there is a whole department of postcards. Guests can choose from an antique-styled card or something modern.

Postcards from the 19th and 20th centuries are sold in antique shops in the historic center. People come here to buy a souvenir for a true collector.

Bells and bells

At first glance, nothing interesting. Bells or bells were hung on the arch of the horses, and a melodic ringing was heard while riding. Quite relevant when moving in the dark, during a blizzard or heavy rain. The oncoming triplets heard the signal, which helped to avoid a collision.

Now this tradition exists only on holiday skating. But! Not everything is so simple. There are whole shops in the city offering bells and bells. And souvenirs are in demand.

Of course, the coachmen's accessories are produced in our time. But traditions are fully observed.

Bells are presented with:

ear holes
embossed (forged) letters
sloping or sloping roof
bunk roofs
domed roofs

And depending on the design, they have a different sound. The bells were originally made in the form of an apple or a ball flattened at the poles. And for the coachmen, whole sets were forged: each bell plays its own note. Such a system was more expensive: it was worn on an arc by rich coachmen.

Each province differed in the type of accessories produced. Yaroslavl craftsmen have restored the traditions of their ancestors: modern products cannot be confused with anything. You can buy souvenirs in the shop at the Museum Music and Time, located on Volzhskaya embankment, house 33A.

Yarpivo

The enterprise has been operating without interruption since 1974. Not only beer in various packaging was produced, but also soft drinks. In the difficult post-perestroika times, the plant became a joint stock company and entered the international company BBH. During this period, the technical re-equipment of the enterprise took place.

Today Yarpivo is famous in every corner of Russia. The popularity of the products is explained by the fact that the team skillfully combines modern technologies with the recipes of the former Yaroslavl brewers. This was appreciated by the jury of international competitions: the presented samples received the Big Gold and Silver medals in Belgium.

The tourist is offered a wide assortment. A bear holding a mug of a foamy drink in its paws is depicted on cans and bottles, the contents of which have a different taste and strength. Souvenirs in colorful packaging stand separately.

Yarpivo is sold in any store in the city. But the largest assortment is presented in JSC Tander:

on Mashinostroiteley Avenue, 116
on Aviatorov Avenue, 159
on Elena Kolesova street, house 13D
on Leningradsky prospect, 50A

A good selection is available in the Perekrestok chain of stores.

Poshekhonsky cheese

The recipe for an amazing product was developed by the cheese makers of the Poshekhonsky district of the Yaroslavl province. It is a hard rennet cheese with a dense texture with small eyes and a pungent and sour taste. The product quickly won buyers throughout the Russian Empire. Poshekhonya cheesemakers attributed the success of their product to unique natural conditions. The dairy herds grazed in the fragrant meadows.

Hay and silage were prepared for future use: there was always enough feed. That is why the cheese turned out to be so unusually tasty. In the 20s of the twentieth century, the recipe was finalized by Avdienko and Gerlach. This technology is used to prepare cheese today. Unfortunately, the original production has not been restored. But Poshekhonsky cheese is made at dairy factories in the Yaroslavl region.

Poshekhonsky cheese is sold in all grocery stores in the city. But it is more interesting to visit the Cheese Shop on Svoboda Street, house 11/37.

Embroidery

White line embroidery is an old craft of the Yaroslavl province. This is how peasant women embroidered on a rough canvas. The fabric itself served as a canvas; a colored thread was woven into the ornament.

The motives were traditional for the Russian north: plants and unseen birds were fancifully combined on the canvas. Sometimes the birds looked in one direction, sometimes in different directions. Often, embroiderers depicted a two-headed eagle.

The peasant woman used different techniques:

white stitching
color intertwine
smooth surface
vestibule
cutouts

Often the main fabric was supplemented with elegant silk, patterned ribbons or lace. Such an outfit was complemented by colored chintz and turned a simple peasant woman into a fairy-tale princess.

Such a variety of techniques and unusual color combinations did not find application in mass production. But folk craftswomen bit by bit collect the embroidery technique and create real masterpieces on its basis.

You can buy traditional Yaroslavl embroidery from the craftswomen. You can actually find their coordinates on VKontakte. And if you want to buy something simpler, you should visit the embroidery factory store on 26 Leo Tolstoy Street.

Orthodox symbols

Recently, it has become popular to bring Orthodox symbols from trips. In order to purchase them, it is worth visiting the private workshop of Pavel Miskin Yaroslavl iconostasis. The production has been operating since 1995 in compliance with all the rules. The founder intended to support the city's traditional woodcarving.

Today the workshop produces: