The most popular souvenir -besides (fake)fur hats- are the little matryoshka or matrushka dolls. Produced since the end of the 19th century, the small dolls have from 4 up to more than 30 smaller dolls inside. Originally they represented the babushka’s (old women), nowadays commercialisation has changed it to Spiderman, Winnie de Pooh and Harry Potter. Also, as a result of the quick changes in presidents and the Perestrojka in the 80′s and 90′s a row of Russian presidents can be bought!
Taken at the small tourist market near the viewpoint close to the huge old University building, a favorite spot for weddings as well.