🇷🇺 Izmaylovo Market - Moscow's Treasure Hunt Paradise 🛍️✨

No trip to Moscow is complete without visiting Izmaylovo Market! Hunt for Soviet-era film cameras under ¥100 📸 📍 Location & Transport 1️⃣ Address: Izmaylovskoye Shosse, 73Ж Take Metro Line 3 to Partizanskaya (Партизанская), Exit 1. About a 10-minute walk from the station. 2️⃣ Opening Hours: Flea Market: 9:00 - 17:00 ✨ Best on weekends — many stalls are closed on weekdays! 🛍️ Must-Buy Items & Bargaining Tips 1️⃣ Soviet Memorabilia: Lenin statues, gramophones, military uniforms, vintage cameras. 2️⃣ Handicrafts: Matryoshka dolls (choose ones with factory labels to avoid fakes 🪆), Pavlov Posad shawls, amber jewelry. 3️⃣ Hidden Gems: Explore the inner rows of stalls! Look for Soviet badges, antique silverware, handmade birch bark paintings. 💡 Bargaining Tips Sellers might assume Chinese tourists don’t know the market — some may quote high prices when they see foreigners. 👉 Don’t hesitate to negotiate politely! ⚠️ Watch Out For Fakes! ❗️ Many “Russian” nesting dolls and ceramics are actually made in China/Eastern Europe. Check labels carefully! ❗️ Cash is king 💵: Most vendors only accept cash (Rubles). Bring enough with you! 📸 Photo Spots 1️⃣ Fairytale Castle Gate: Colorful towers that look like a Disney-style Kremlin 🏰 (built in 2001 — but very Instagrammable!). 2️⃣ Vintage Stalls: Perfect backdrop filled with retro items — great for film-style photos! 💡 Pro Tips Wear comfortable shoes 👟 + bring a tote bag! Allow around 2 hours to explore. A canvas bag is perfect for your treasures. #TravelTheWorld #MoscowTravel #IzmaylovoMarket #FleaMarketFinds #RussiaTravelGuide