Many people think that a shopping center is just a lot of shops under one roof, but this is not at all. In most cases, in such complexes there are places where visitors can relax, there are cinemas, food courts, bowling alleys and so on.
As you know, shopping centers are completely different. For example, the size, group of products and more is different. It is because of this that shopping centers are divided into various categories.
Types of shopping centers
All shopping centers can be divided into seven types:
- Regional. A shopping center of this category is designed for one hundred and fifty thousand people. The area can be no more than eighty-five square meters.
- Specialized. It includes several outlets of various kinds. For example, perfumes and alcohol.
- District. The area of the complex is small - ten to forty square meters.
- Super-circular. In terms of service, shopping centers of this kind are the most difficult.
- Microdistrict. Typically, in this kind of shopping center, the number of customers reaches ten thousand people.
- Superregional. Buyers may be several hundred thousand. A diverse range of products.
- District. The accumulation of small outlets. Pharmacies, sporting goods, household goods and so on.
In Russia, the first shopping center was opened in the last century, and since then, new retail outlets have been built annually throughout the country. Since the largest cities are Moscow and St. Petersburg, we will tell you about the best complexes in these settlements.
Shopping centers of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia. It is believed that this settlement is the most Europeanized in the whole country. There are always many guests here, but they, as well as local residents, visit not only museums, but also various shops, so in this part of the article we would like to tell you about the best shopping centers of the city.
Shopping complex "Gallery"
"Gallery" is the shopping center with the largest area in the city. There are five floors with more than three hundred stores. In addition, there is a bowling alley, a cinema and a huge food court, which occupies most of the fourth floor.
Here you can buy absolutely everything. You can purchase electronics, jewelry, books, sporting goods, shoes and clothing. This is not a complete list of products sold within the walls of the complex.
Inside the building are the most popular world brands, as well as the most interesting entertainment venues.
Opening hours of the shopping center - 10:00 -23: 00.
Address: Ligovsky Prospect, 30.
Shopping complex "Mega-Dybenko"
This complex is the second largest in St. Petersburg. There are more than two hundred clothing and footwear stores. Near the food court area there is a huge French Auchan hypermarket where you can buy food, electronics and more.
In addition to all of the above, in the Mega-Dybenko shopping center there is a large cinema with twelve halls. For visitors with children there is an entertainment area located next to the food court, as well as on the ground floor to the left of the famous IKEA furniture store.
The shopping center is located in the southeast of the city. You can get to it from the metro station "Lomonosovskaya" using minibus number 4 and from the metro station "Dybenko" - minibus number 3.
Opening hours of the shopping center - 10:00 - 22:00 (from Mon to Thu and Sun), 10:00 - 23:00 (Fri and Sat).
Address: Murmansk highway, 12th kilometer.
Shopping complex "Stockmann" in the "Nevsky Center"
Stockmann is a well-known Finnish retailer created by a German merchant in the mid-nineteenth century. The first complex of the organization was built for more than twenty years. Stockmann in St. Petersburg was opened at the end of the twentieth century.Despite the fact that several years ago the organization claimed that it wanted to close its branches in Russia, the store is still in place, which is very good.
It is located on Nevsky Prospekt next to the largest Gallery shopping center. Mostly prestigious luxury stores are located here, but still there are several mass markets - Zolla and H&M.
In the shopping center you can buy clothes, electronics, household goods and more. On the fourth floor there is a small food court.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 11:00 - 23:00.
Address: Nevsky Prospect, 114-116.
Shopping complex "Peterland"
Peterland is one of the most popular shopping centers in St. Petersburg in the northern part of the city. In the five-story shopping center there are more than one hundred and thirty stores. But the main feature of this place is the city’s most popular water park.
In addition, within the walls of the building there is a cinema, an entertainment area for children, as well as a large number of fast food restaurants.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 12:00 - 22:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00 - 22:00 (Sat. & Sun.).
Address: Seaside Avenue, 72.
Moscow shopping centers
In the capital of our country there are much more shopping complexes with a huge area than in St. Petersburg. We will tell you about the largest in this part of the article.
Shopping complex "European"
This shopping center is the largest in Moscow. The total area of the structure is almost two hundred thousand square meters. Many believe that this place is a modern landmark of the city. Perhaps because of the interesting interior design, the unusual shape of the building, the location of shops and the constant holding of events of various sizes.
Inside the complex there are more than 500 shops. Most of the shopping center is clothes and shoes. In addition, there are many product departments with electronics and household items.
On one of the floors is a supermarket "Crossroads", which carries out its work around the clock.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 10:00 - 22:00 (Mon-Fri), 10:00 - 23:00 (Fri and Sat)
Address: Kievsky station square, 2.
Shopping complex "Vegas" on Kashirsky
This shopping center is one of the largest not only in Moscow, but also in Russia. Located in the south. The area of the complex is approximately 385,000 square meters. The project is unique, because in Russia it is the first shopping center, which houses a whole amusement park. In addition, within the walls of the structure there is a beautiful pond, an ice rink, an inexpensive cinema "Luxor" and a huge food court with many cafes and restaurants.
Inside the building there are almost three hundred clothing and shoe stores, which allocated more than 130,000 square meters. There are also well-known hypermarkets with electronics and food.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 10:00 - 23:00 (Mon-Fri, Sun), 10:00 - 00:00 (Fri and Sat).
Address: village of the Lenin State Farm, 24th kilometer.
"Central Children's Store"
The department store is located on Lubyanka Square. Prices, unfortunately, are not the lowest, but the place is interesting. You can always have a great time here. Children have the opportunity to use various games at the store for free. There is always something to do in this place. On one of the floors there is a large food court, where you can always have a tasty meal.
The main "chip" of the store is the presence of an observation deck. It is located on the eighth floor. Anyone can visit her. The view from there is very beautiful.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 10:00 - 22:00.
Address: Theater Passage, 5, p. 1.
Shopping complex "Okhotny Ryad"
One of the most popular shopping malls in the city. It is located on Manege Square and is underground. As you know, about fifty thousand people are present every day in the shopping center. Inside the building there are more than one hundred and sixty mass markets.
In addition, there is a food court on the territory of the complex, where visitors can always have a bite to eat. The shopping center area is 63,000 square meters.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 10:00 - 22:00.
Address: Manezhnaya square, 1 (building 2).
Shopping complex "Metropolis"
Some time ago, the shopping center was recognized as one of the best in the whole country. The number of stores is 250. In addition, there are bowling alleys, markets with electronics and household appliances, and the Crazy Park family complex in the shopping center. If you are hungry, then visit the huge food court. It includes thirty-five restaurants. The area of the shopping center is 210,000 square meters.
Opening hours of the shopping center: 10:00 - 23: 0.
Address: Leningradskoye highway, 16 a, building 4.
Conclusion
In this article, we told you about the largest shopping complexes in Moscow and St. Petersburg. We hope that the information was useful to you.