Primorye authorities recommended that Vladivostok stores stock up on souvenirs with the symbols of Russia and Primorye for the APEC summit, which will be held in the city in September.
“Many guests will be in Russia for the first time and will want to take away a souvenir that reflects the flavor of Russia. Gzhel, crafts made from shells, Pavlovo Posad shawls, Khokhloma and other traditional souvenirs will be in demand,” the deputy said on Wednesday, June 27, at a press conference Director of the Department of Licensing and Trade of the Administration of Primorye Marina Koroleva. According to her, about 40 thousand people will attend the summit.
Local confectioners have already prepared a gift set of Vladivostok sweets with images of the bridge built for the summit, as well as gingerbread cookies decorated with the symbols of the city made from sugar icing, Olga Voloshina, head of the trade department of the Vladivostok administration, told reporters.