A Moscow Gift Guide: What to Bring Home
Your guide to the best holiday gifts and art pavilions that sell them.
Moscow turns into a winter marketplace of creativity during the holiday season. Across the city, themed pavilions showcase local designers, artisans, confectioners, and homeware brands. We’ve gathered the best gifts to bring home and exactly where to find them.
Bakaut Jewelry
Porcelain Ornaments
Phone Accessories
Fashion Pieces
Home Decor
Porcelain Ornaments
Phone Accessories
RTO Embroidery Kits
Jewelry
Authentic Apparel
Gingerbread
Story Decor
Jewelry
Authentic Apparel
WHERE TO SHOP FOR GIFTS IN MOSCOW
Gift Factory Pavilion
Address: Bolotnaya Square
The centrepiece of the Winter Fairytale project, this pavilion recreates the charm of a magical childhood workshop. Inside, you’ll find a curated selection of Moscow-made fashion for the whole family, winter accessories, skincare and cosmetics, toys, books, home decor, and much more. A dedicated gift-wrapping station designed as a real “magic conveyor belt” operates on site, along with the playful “Wish Generator” art object where visitors can make a wish.
Holiday shows, animation programmes, and workshops for kids run throughout the season.
Right next to the pavilion, a large and beautifully lit ice rink has opened — free to visit with prior registration.
Samovar Pavilion
Address: Arbat Street
Wrapped in a folk-inspired scarf, this pavilion offers Moscow Tea Time products (tea, jams, ceramics), books about the city, stylish accessories, home textiles, and museum and theatre merchandise from the Culture of Moscow project. Moreover it’s a spot that brings together all ten gifts from our list — a treasure chest of Moscow’s creativity under one roof.
Train Pavilion
Address: Krymsky Val Street, 9
A charming winter train stands by Gorky Park’s main entrance, filled with gift ideas for everyone. Expect cosy winter accessories for skating and walks, home decor such as textiles, ceramics, and candles, as well as skincare and makeup brands perfect for the cold season. Souvenirs and holiday ornaments complete the selection. The pavilion also hosts seasonal workshops and themed activities.
Gift Factory
Address: Krymskaya Embankment
Located on the Muzeon embankment, this vibrant pavilion is created together with Youth of Moscow and focuses on a younger audience. Inside is a lively market of local clothing brands, youth cosmetics, accessories, books, and souvenirs, including official merchandise. Built like a whimsical “gift factory,” it features outdoor art objects perfect for social-media photos, plus a full event programme with creative activities.
Skates Pavilion
Address: Kuznetsky Most Street
Opposite TSUM, a fashionable gift-box-shaped pavilion decorated with giant white skates offers stylish pieces by Moscow designers: outerwear, knitwear, hats, accessories, trousers, skirts, jewellery, shoes, and bags. This is the spot for assembling a chic city-winter look from local fashion labels.
Red Balloon Pavilion
Address: Rozhdestvenka Street
A bright family-friendly pavilion specialising in children’s goods. Here you’ll find comfortable everyday clothing, high-quality children’s cosmetics, educational board games, soft toys, beautifully illustrated storybooks, and gifts from local brands — everything for young explorers.
Hot-Air Balloon Pavilion
Address: Trubnaya Square
Designed as a floating balloon, this cosy pavilion immerses visitors in a dreamy atmosphere with its cloud-like ceiling decor. Inside are toys, storybooks, educational products, and board games made by local creators. A perfect stop for finding charming gifts for children.
Refrigerator Pavilion
Address: Tverskoy Boulevard
A playful pavilion dedicated entirely to Moscow-made ice cream and winter drinks. Local producers present unique flavours and seasonal creations — an unexpected but delightful stop for anyone who loves sweet, cold treats in winter.
Mandarin Pavilion
Address: Arbat Street
You can’t miss the giant bright “mandarin” standing right on Arbat — an instant magnet for photos. Inside, visitors will find home decor, souvenirs, and Christmas ornaments, all perfect for festive gifts.
Box of Chocolates Pavilion
Address: New Arbat
A paradise for sweet lovers. Here you can taste and buy desserts from more than 80 Moscow brands — from unusual chocolates and filled gingerbread to healthier sweets, tea and coffee blends, and elegant tea sets. Inside, you’ll also find a tasting zone dedicated to the Moscow Tea Time festival.
