A shopping tour to Ukraine is probably a great addition to any trip. People like to bring from Ukraine some souvenirs and products that can be found only here. And if it's risky to bring Kyiv's trademark, Kyiv cake, far away, then, for example, a pack of Lviv coffee or vodka gorilka in a clay bottle is quite feasible.
Among the popular souvenirs, which are quite practical at the same time, are dishes and embroidered shirts. Today embroidered outerwear of Ukrainians with all the traditions of ancient patterns is considered a fashion brand in the world. Wooden and ceramic dishes with national patterns can also be quite practical, and they are gladly bought.
Various Carpathian souvenirs from the Lemkas and Hutsuls, including all sorts of frivolous wooden figurines with a special humor, are unfortunately typical and the same. Nevertheless, Carpathian souvenirs are also part of popular shopping products.
Sales in Ukraine - a phenomenon individual for each market, city, store. There is no clearly defined time frame, characteristic for the whole, very vast, country. At the markets, by the way, you can try to bargain, although situationally. Depends on the seller, store. Many shopkeepers inflate prices a little bit just so that the buyer, haggling, brought the amount to the planned. So do not be deceived, but you can try.
The sale season in Ukraine can be timed to coincide with the end of the New Year holidays, when fairs and markets sell what was not sold during the frenzy. In summer, at the height of the season, you can also find signs with discounts on many boutiques, in stores. It is individual, just pay attention to what is written.
Many markets in the country do not operate on Mondays. Sunday is usually considered the weekend, sometimes Saturday as well. Alternatively, stores close earlier on weekends. Normal store opening hours are from 08:00-09:00 to 18:00-19:00.
