The Russian Store

Russian-Style Gifts, Jewelry, and Souvenirs in Seward

The Russian Store is a small, densely packed gift shop in downtown Seward, Alaska, just steps from the cruise port. Shelves are filled with Christmas ornaments, trinket boxes, music boxes, jewelry, porcelain dolls, and painted eggs in Russian style, alongside Soviet-era collectibles like pins, ushanka hats, and posters.

Visitors consistently mention the warmth of the staff - it is not unusual to be offered a free piece of chocolate just for stopping in - and how easy it is to lose track of time browsing the shelves, taking in the small details of each piece. Many say they wandered in on a whim while walking through downtown Seward and left with something they had not seen anywhere else.

The shop runs during Alaska's cruise season, so if you are in Seward during the warmer months, it is worth a few minutes of your time - the kind of place where you can find a gift you will not come across at an ordinary souvenir shop.