If you are looking forward to some unforgettable experience while you begin to shop for this Christmas, the Christmas markets in Russia might be the ready solution at hand. In the interval between some shopping, the breathtaking mountains and meadows, the splendid cathedrals and historic palaces will unquestionably give you the pleasure that you craved to squeeze-in into this long-awaited break. The otherwise dim and cold city of Helsinki brightens up with the glitter of innumerable Christmas lights. The buzz around the Christmas markets in Russia is concentrated around the city of Helsinki which exudes festive cheer. The chief shopping street, Aleksanterinkatu is elaborately embellished while Joulukatu, (or the “Christmas Street” as it is often called), is inaugurated by Santa himself, sometime round the end of November. The departmental stores showcase their wares. By mid December the Christmas tree decked up with lights takes its place in the Senate square. Women's Christmas market in Vanma Satama is famed for the singular products like jewellery carpets, leather and woodworks, baked goods, Christmas treats and decorations, made by the Finnish women and bearing the stamp of their dexterity. St. Thomas Christmas market in Helsinki's esplanade park is one of the biggies among the Christmas markets in Russia. It has over 120 stalls that offer Finnish gifts and handicrafts for sale. It also boasts of a wide range of Christmas decorations, food and drinks. Santa pays visits too. Indoor Market, Old Student Hall is no less tempting with a delectable array of delicacies and traditional Finnish handicrafts. Christmas markets in Russia is distinctive in that the wares put up for sale in these markets are brought are majorly handmade Finnish products that are sold by the vendors who come to these Christmas markets from all over Finland. Travour provides you with a brief overview of Christmas Markets in Russia and around the world.