Eliseevsky, Food emporium on Tverskaya Street, Moscow, Russia.
Eliseevsky is a food emporium on Tverskaya Street in Moscow, housed in a converted merchant palace with ornate ceiling paintings and tall arches. The interior displays tiled floors and walls that recall the early 20th century, while the shelves offer present-day Russian and imported goods.
Grigoriy Eliseev opened the store in 1901 after converting a residence that had previously hosted literary evenings with writers such as Alexander Pushkin. Throughout the 20th century, the structure remained largely intact while the merchandise and management changed several times.
The name recalls Grigoriy Eliseev, a merchant who turned this store into a meeting point for customers from across the city. Today, visitors come not only to shop but also to see the rooms that shaped everyday life in Moscow for over a century.
The store sits a few steps from Tverskaya metro station and stays open around the clock. Visitors can enter freely to shop or simply look at the interior design.
During its early years, the store employed two veterinarians who cared for the pets of aristocratic customers while they shopped. This service disappeared later as the clientele and social habits changed.
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