Russian Bazaar (Gulistan Bazaar)
Gülistan bazary
A covered market in the city centre, with stalls selling bread, dried fruit, spices, caviar and cooked food. It is a place to experience local daily life.
Gulistan Market, commonly known as the Russian Bazaar, lies near Makhtumkuli Avenue in the city centre and is where locals buy their groceries. The domed market hall sells Turkmen bread, melons, raisins, dried apricots, spices, cheese and cooked food. Snack stalls serve plov, kebabs and somsa (baked dumplings). Prices are transparent, making it a good place to buy dried fruit as a gift to take home. It is also a convenient place to exchange local currency for small change and to buy SIM cards (use official channels).
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ylham Park
- Turkmen Carpet Museum
- Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque
- Oguzkhan and Sons Fountain Complex
- Ashgabat Botanical Garden
- Ashgabat Olympic Stadium
- Palace of Happiness (Wedding Palace)
- Independence Monument