TsUM MallRussian-style palace
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The initials TsUM are a reminder of Soviet times, the initials of the Central Universal Department Store. This emblematic shopping mall was opened in 1880 by Scottish merchants. It stands majestically beside the Bolshoi Theatre and has a Gothic-Modernist façade that was added later. Inside are renowned Russian designers and international brands, as well as an area with cafes and restaurants.