The spirit of Kostroma merchant is embodied in the famous Trade Rows. Preserved almost unchanged from the end of the XVIII century, they are still used for their intended purpose.
Till 1773 on the site of the Trade Rows there were just wooden stalls, behind which they traded fish, dairy products, bread and household trivia. Trade was active here, because the city is on the Volga, via which merchants delivered their goods to different cities. The erection of the stone trade rows began only at the end of the 18th century after a terrible fire that destroyed old wooden stalls and warehouses. First, the Red Rows were opened, where they sold fabrics, shoes, leather and fur products. One of the oldest temples of the city - the Church of the Saviour in the Rows was included in architectural composition of the Trade Rows, and the Hucksteries Rows were built inside. People bought flour, flax and forage in the Large Flour Trading Rows. Later, vegetable, dairy, meat and other trade rows were completed. Now a walk along them allows you to combine shopping with a fascinating excursion.