Online shopping in Russia

Priscilla

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Member since 30 May 2013

Priscilla

04 October 2017 11:56:54

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Priscilla

04 October 2017 11:56:54

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Hello everyone,

Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail.

Are there options for online shopping in Russia? Which sites or apps do you use most frequently and are these local or international?

Are there particular products that are cheaper to buy online or that are perhaps not available in Russia?

What is the delivery process like — is it easy to receive deliveries and what are the costs of shipping? Are there any taxes to pay upon receipt?

Thank you for sharing your experience.

Priscilla

neosha

Member

Member since 31 August 2017

Pushkino, Moskovskaya Oblast'

neosha

09 October 2017 07:56:38

neosha

09 October 2017 07:56:38

Pushkino, Moskovskaya Oblast'

I've never tried before in Moscow.

Stakan

Contributor

Member since 25 July 2013

Moscow

Stakan

09 October 2017 18:41:42

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Stakan

09 October 2017 18:41:42

192

Moscow

Online shopping in Moscow (don't know about elsewhere in Russia, but I suspect it is the same in the large cities) is very developed. You can buy just about anything online. By searching and comparing you can find the lowest price for what you are looking for. And you can almost always find a lower price than in a brick & mortar store.

Delivery is usually by courier and is quick and efficient, but sometimes delays happen. For products from other cities, Russian Post or other private carry is used. International shipments have to go through customs, which can cause delays and occasionally other problems. Duty is due on some items, but usually only high ticket one.

You can usually pay online or by cash/card directly to the courier.