Gifts with a national character for 23 February at the Department Store of the National Centre RUSSIA

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Practicality, a clear masculine style, and a connection to the country’s history and culture. Meaningful gifts for Defender of the Fatherland Day can be found at the Department Store RUSSIA. From clothing featuring quotes by the President to souvenirs made from natural stone and fragrances inspired by distant journeys.

For those looking for a bold and recognisable accent, the Department Store presents clothing featuring quotes by the President of the Russian Federation. The range includes T-shirts, hoodies, caps and other items with statements by Vladimir Putin. Such pieces can serve as a standalone gift or as part of a present designed to highlight a patriotic tone.

The Department Store RUSSIA also offers a wide selection of men’s accessories made from genuine leather. These include wallets, card holders, business card cases, crossbody bags and travel bags, including minimalist designs by the Saint Petersburg brand ROAD 737. There are also products from Buryatia featuring special national embossing.

Those who prefer more personalised gifts may appreciate men’s bracelets made from natural stone by artisan Yevgeniya Sereda. Combinations of malachite, tourmaline, labradorite, garnet, sunstone and hematite create bracelets with different moods — from restrained to vividly "energetic". They can be worn as part of an outfit or as a personal symbol. For a business-oriented gift, desk stands and writing sets made from simbircite by the Amond brand are available. Simbircite is a rare stone from the Ulyanovsk region with a distinctive pattern. Each item looks like an art object and emphasises the status of its owner.

Slava watches continue the traditions of the Second Moscow Watch Factory, featuring easy-to-read dials, classic cases and mechanisms developed back in the Soviet era. Some models use the 2427 movement with a dual calendar in Russian and automatic winding. This is a special gift that combines style and functionality.

Skincare products and fragrances also make practical and versatile gifts. The Department Store offers the men’s Silapant line with pantogematogen and extracts of Altai plants. The products focus on hydration, toning and the prevention of age-related skin changes, without parabens or harsh surfactants. Gift sets include shaving gels, aftershave balms, face creams and shower gels with restrained scents. Natural cosmetics and handmade soap from the Power of the Mountains brand suit those who pay close attention to ingredients and prefer simple, clear formulas.

The Department Store also features men’s fragrances La Lettre by Anna Borisova — niche scents created around the concept of "letters from a journey" for those who perceive fragrance as part of a personal story. A natural complement to such a gift are oil-based car air fresheners with notes of mountain air, pine forest, oak moss and amber by the Khvoya brand.

Another popular gift option in Russia is tea. The Department Store RUSSIA offers tea by the Sugrev brand with blends based on fireweed tea, black and green varieties, enriched with herbs, spices, berries and fruit. The blends are named after Russian regions and made from local ingredients, so each package evokes different territories — Altai, Siberia, Kuban, Karelia and other parts of the country. The tea is available in gift formats, including wooden boxes, tins and curated sets that can be complemented with honey, chocolate-covered nuts, gingerbread or fruit pastila. Such tea sets can be given as a standalone present or as a thoughtful addition to a main gift.