Finland attracts tourists from Russia not only by the beauty of the harsh northern landscapes and comfortable European recreation on the lakes, but also by the opportunity to shop at an attractive price.
In addition to standard souvenirs in the form of magnets, figurines and key chains, you can buy really interesting and useful things in Finland.
clothing
Branded items are cheaper in Finland than in Russia. In addition, pricing in this country is more transparent, sales are often organized, and at the border you can get VAT refund (up to 22% on some goods), but for this you need to make a purchase with a “Tax Free” check. If you are attracted by local exoticism, pay attention to woolen things (sweaters, hats and scarves) with a knitted Scandinavian pattern. It is better to buy them away from tourist routes and in markets.
Footwear
Finnish manufacturers prefer high quality leather and classic styles. In addition, good footwear for outdoor activities and travel can be purchased in Finland.
Alcohol
In Finland, it is expensive, but a separate category of drinks with alcohol content is worth paying attention to, despite the price. We are talking about Finnish wines. In general, they cannot be called classic wines; rather, they are weak liqueurs and liqueurs on northern berries, for example, cloudberries, lingonberries or cranberries. These drinks have no analogues on the territory of the Russian Federation, they taste very pleasant.
Moomin trolls
These glorious characters in Tove Jansen's books are as much a symbol of Finland as its beautiful lakes. You can see their images everywhere - on posters, on banners and along roads. Therefore, a plush mummy troll, a porcelain plate or mug with his image, a T-shirt or a set of cans for bulk products with pictures from books will be an excellent souvenir from Finland.
Knives
Finnish edged weapons are famous for their quality all over the world, so you can buy knives, both combat and for household purposes. When purchasing these products, be sure to keep the manufacturer's receipts and packaging until you enter the Russian Federation. You can study the rules for transporting edged weapons on the official website of the Federal Customs Service in the section "Individuals".
