After more than 100 years in business, Moscow’s iconic grocery store will close due to legal problems and a drop in visitors from the Covid-19 translation.
Yeliseyevsky store, considered the symbol of Moscow city, announced to close on April 11.
Opened in the early 20th century, this is a famous dining destination for culinary devotees. This store is also the place where many tourists choose to buy traditional Russian souvenirs. The store was forced to close after more than 100 years in business due to a drop in visitors from the Covid-19 epidemic. This shop also attracts many visitors by its baroque architecture and luxurious interior. Muscovite Yelena Bakhtina shared with Reuters While shopping at Yeliseyevsky: “It is a symbol of the city. I have come here just to admire the beauty of the store.” Located on Tverskaya street through the center of Russian capital, the store used to have a steady flow of customers. However, the pandemic has caused a serious decline in visitors. Alexander Kanshin, an official from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, told local television about the reasons why the store’s shutdowns include legal issues and the changing consumer behavior of the people. The city government said the owner of the facility would be obliged to preserve the interior of Yeliseyevsky as an architectural work.
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