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Grocery Shopping in Moscow

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Elwood Just Starting Joined: 29 Oct 2008 Posts: 8	Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 1:57 am    Post subject: Grocery Shopping in Moscow Hope some of you could give me a hand in finding some things in Moscow. I haven't done a lot of grocery shopping in Moscow. Last trip most of my time was in Penza. I want to make up some common regional dishes while in Moscow and need to know what ingredients I will need to bring with me.. and what I can buy locally. If you have seen any of these things and remember were.. Please post a link to the location maybe via google maps? Also, any translation of what they would be called or what to ask for would be appreciated. American style pancake mix Maple syrup tortillas yellow or white mild cheddar cheese Bagels Taco shells ( don't laugh.. I DID see them in Penza ) thanks for any help you can give.. needless to say.. the less you have to bring with you in luggage the better.
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tillwehavefaces616 Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 14	Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:05 am    Post subject: I was craving a lot of that stuff when I was in Moscow and there is a place called "Stockmans" that had a lot of American products, but be warned, it is fairly expensive. There are several in Moscow. If you take the Purple line of the metro to the last stop- Выхино- and go down the stairs and to the left there are several buses that go out to Ashan, Ikea, and other big stores. The bus is free, takes about 15-20 minutes to get out to the stores. It really depends how much you want the stuff though, it is quite a journey! If you can find one closer to the center of the city though, that would be much easier. They just recently closed one down, dont know if they reopened it though...it was a bunch of politics..... Good luck finding all of it though!
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Avis Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Moscow, Russia	Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 10:46 am    Post subject: Hey there honestly i can hardly remember seeing maple syrup in moscow.. tried finding but failed Sorry to say that ) Prob. you will tell me if succeded
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gomer WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445	Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:05 pm    Post subject: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/financialcrisis/3211594/Financial-crisis-Moscow-supermarket-shelves-increasingly-empty-in-Soviet-era-reminder.html I hope the situation will have improved when you arrive in Moscow.
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tillwehavefaces616 Frequent Guest Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 14	Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 11:41 pm    Post subject: Stockmans has maple syrup 100%. That was one of the things I was searching for. They had 4-5 different kinds.
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Avis Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Moscow, Russia	Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:20 am    Post subject: Thanks for the hint cons maple syrup )) As for Samokhval I would not say it's so widely spread in Moscow.. I would say it's operating mostly outer moscow and not in Moscow itself.. Have not faced any lack of food etc in Moscow supermarkets yet though
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darthvader WayToRussified Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 427	Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:26 am    Post subject: In Russia, what are those delicious packets of dehydrated fish sprinkled with paprika called? Can't find anything simlar at home since last leaving Russia. A Russian friend of mine loves snacking on them while drinking beer. As do I!
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Avis Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Moscow, Russia	Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:29 am    Post subject: hmm... prob jolty polosatik? )) dried fish going with beer? )) there lots of variations in the shops.. can be found near cash desks in supermarkets.
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gomer WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445	Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 5:46 pm    Post subject: Avis wrote: Have not faced any lack of food etc in Moscow supermarkets yet though That's good news. Thanks for the update.
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darthvader WayToRussified Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 427	Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:54 am    Post subject: Avis wrote: hmm... prob jolty polosatik? )) dried fish going with beer? )) there lots of variations in the shops.. can be found near cash desks in supermarkets. Thanks, they were faintly yellow coloured fish. As much as I'd like to nip down to the local Woolworths and ask for some, sadly they seem to be only an "in Russia" treat.
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Avis Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Moscow, Russia	Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 11:43 am    Post subject: I tried to find something of the kind in the US but in vain If you're from there of course. Lots of dried beef instead lol gomer you're welcome don't trust everything they write in newspapers lol especially cons Russia
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gomer WayToRussified Joined: 30 Mar 2007 Posts: 445	Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 8:10 am    Post subject: In 2007, I shopped at a large supermarket near Maryino Metro station in Moscow (I don't remember the street address). I saw a box of taco shells and wondered if it is popular for Muscovites to eat Mexican food at home. The supermarket sold many kinds of cheese and other items you would need to make Mexican food. I don't know if the taco shells are still sold in 2008. Avis wrote: gomer you're welcome don't trust everything they write in newspapers lol especially cons Russia I know what you mean about the Media, both ways. In the 1980s, someone suggested I visit the Soviet Union and see for myself how Soviet people lived instead of relying on Western media reporting, so I went.
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Paul-Holmes Lounge Wizard Joined: 12 Apr 2005 Posts: 1073	Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 7:30 pm    Post subject: For expat food in Moscow, then talk with the Expats at expat.ru Russia is starting to multi global country and they are very proactive to try new things. Lets face it, curousity is built in an average Russian nature. Go ask young lady about Sushi and she will be delite to tell you where her favorote restaurant is. This is not your old Soviet Russia anymore, but a global metro There is many online Russian stores and even one at city near you. Find the local Russian culture website and ask them
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