Chocolate with scallop and gingerbread souvenirs: sweet gifts at the department store of the National Centre RUSSIA

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Sweet New Year’s gifts are loved and awaited not only by children. Pastila, gingerbread, and chocolate available at the department store of the National Centre RUSSIA are sure to please everyone, regardless of age. These are not just delicious treats but a true gastronomic journey across different regions of our country: from the Primorye region with its "sea-inspired" chocolate to Saint Petersburg with its exquisite truffles.

The department store of the National Centre RUSSIA offers unique products exclusively of Russian origin. The selection of sweets is particularly extensive, showcasing the culinary traditions of the regions and giving insight into the diverse tastes of our nation.

Guests can find quite unusual chocolate bars with exotic additives. For example, the famous chocolate from "Primorye Confectioner" with sea flavors: salt, scallop, sea urchin, and even kelp. Another interesting option from Bashkiria is white chocolate made with kumis or amber acid, as well as delicate lavender chocolate with cranberry, raspberry, and spirulina.

 A delightful selection also includes the beautifully crafted chocolate series with a northern soul, "She-Bear," from Murmansk: "Tundra" with juniper, reindeer moss, and cloudberry, "Autumn" with lingonberry, cinnamon, and chili pepper, or "Radiance" with mint caramel and matcha.

 Chocolate lovers will also appreciate the large variety of bars made using the artisanal "from bean to bar" technique, where only high-quality natural ingredients are used, minimal sugar, and no semi-finished products or preservatives. Such chocolate transforms from a simple sweet treat into a true superfood — both delicious and healthy.

Additionally, the department store features the traditional Russian treat — gingerbread. Gingerbread has a rich history, dating back to the XVII century. The secrets of gingerbread-making were passed down from generation to generation and have been preserved in many regions. Guests of the National Centre can try souvenir gingerbread decorated with icing. There are also gingerbread varieties with unusual flavors, such as those with chili pepper, as well as classic options — with nuts and dried fruits, jam, condensed milk, chocolate, and honey.

The department store also offers natural berry marmalade and marshmallows, airy pastila, chocolate candies, and even sweet pelmeni, truffles, nuts, and dried fruits. An ideal addition to a sweet gift would be a fine tea — herbal, berry, or fruit tea — from regions such as Khakassia, Altai, Buryatia, and others.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to preserve the legacy of the International RUSSIA EXPO and to showcase the achievements of the country and its citizens on a permanent basis. Federal government agencies, state companies, corporations, and regions take part in the Centre’s work.

The National Centre RUSSIA is located at 14 Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment, Moscow. The Centre is open from 10:00 to 20:00 every day except Monday.