Flea markets are places where you can sell and buy antiques. Today, at such sales, you can buy almost everything from genuine antiques to items that were barely 10-20 years old. A key feature of such places is low prices and the opportunity to "knock down" even more - to bargain. The flea market in Tishinka is one of the most famous in the capital. What other flea markets are working nowadays in Moscow and St. Petersburg?
Historical reference
The official history of organized flea markets begin in the early XIX century. It was at that time that the Governor-General Rostopchin issued a decree authorizing the sale of goods that were in use. The only restriction - the fair should be held only one day a week, on Sunday. Everyone could take part in the general sale, the prices were determined by the sellers themselves, and any goods could be put on improvised counters. The flea market in Tishinka is one of the most famous in Moscow. This flea market was spontaneously formed during the Soviet era, when not only new imports were in demand, but things that were so necessary for the Soviet people used in various categories.
Flea market in Tishinka
Today, at a favorite place of speculators of the past, a modern shopping center has been erected. Yet four times a year you can buy unique items with a rich history. Under the roof of the modern complex, an exhibition-fair called "Flea Market" is held. This is a large-scale event, for which rarity lovers and collectors from different countries come. An interesting fact - the very definition - the "flea market" - came to Russia from France. Once in Paris, large fairs were held, where you could buy worn clothes and a lot of interesting things. Together with new things, happy customers often received fleas. Today, the flea market in Tishinka does not prepare such unpleasant surprises. In its atmosphere, it more resembles an elite antique salon, rather than a traditional flea market.
Fair in Izmailovo
Izmaylovsky flea market is located in close proximity to the Izmailovo Kremlin and the hotel complex of the same name. Assortment will please even an experienced collector, but prices bite. Obviously, the fair is designed primarily for tourists. However, the bargain has not been canceled. In addition, on the weekend there is a real flea market, where grandparents trade. Among the things they offer, you can find not only Soviet badges and coins, but also real antiques. Flea market Izmailovo pleases its accuracy and organization.
Flea market "Lefty"
Moscow flea market in Novopodrezkovo has a fascinating history. This fair has moved many times. Today it has found a permanent place, an official status and at the same time remained as simple as before. Regular counters, there are more pensioners among sellers than professional dealers and connoisseurs of antiquity. Pleases the atmosphere of a real flea market - they sell, buy, exchange. What is most pleasant - the prices do not bite, if you want they can be brought down. Works fair on weekends and holidays, according to experts, coming here makes sense to the earliest morning, when there are many goods, and buyers - a unit. Flea market in Novopodrezkovo is one of the most "popular" in the capital because of its informal atmosphere. A variety of sold items makes it especially interesting, it's nice to come here just to explore the range and ponostalgirovat.
Where to buy unique items in St. Petersburg?
It is difficult to imagine such a beautiful and mysterious city as St. Petersburg, without flea markets. There are indeed such fairs in the cultural capital. As in other cities, you can find on the flea markets a completely modern "trash", and unique items that have a significant age. A unique place, for example, "Udelka" (the market at Udelnaya station) - one seller can find cheap jewelry from the 90's, and unique pre-revolutionary works of art. All that interferes in modern apartments is sold here: Soviet clothes and shoes, crystal and porcelain dishes, souvenirs and furs. Its flea market is also in the urban market "Juno". Before the organized trading rows and pavilions there were dealers of antiquities. It is useless to expect to buy something interesting here for the minimum price - most sellers not only know the value of their goods, but also strive to slightly overstate it. The story about the flea markets of St. Petersburg would not be complete without mentioning "Apraki" (Apraksinsky Dvor). Experts say that this is one of the most inexpensive places where you can buy really valuable things. If you believe the historical facts, the shopping arcade on the site of the modern flea market was still in tsarist times. Today, the Apraksinsky dvor is next to the modern expensive shopping center, but visitors to the flea market do not become less because of this.