I recently discovered this store by accident, but, I'm very glad that I did…read more The inventory of music and film is quite impressive, as are the prices. The owner is a very hospitable and knowledgeable gentleman, who is quite pleasant and accommodating in his rapport with his customers. I was told that he's been in the same location for 30 years, and I can see why. Although, I actually reside in Manhattan (although originally born, bred and buttered in Brooklyn), I plan on making excursions into the motherland (Brooklyn), just to visit this wonderful shoppe. I highly recommend it to any and all. S. Bakur.

The owner was really nice and the store had many underground artists/bands so with popular ones. I…read moresaw tapes and movies in physical media.

Another casualty of increasing Bklyn rents. The store is permanently closed but they still have a…read morewarehouse full of items and they sell online, see above.

I think this Russian book store is the best in NYC as it has a vast collection of books: from…read moreclassics to today's bestsellers. I go there to buy children's books as their selection for kids is really good.

Located next door to Starbucks in the heart of Little Russia by the Sea, Kid's World (Detsky Mir in…read moreRussian) provides huge variety of toys, books, movies, cartoons, puzzles and educational games for kids of any age. Reopened after renovation, Kid's World is definitely worth visiting!

Ya lublu Detey Mira! I don't even like kids (er? sorry...) and I loved this store! My friend and I…read moretook an adventure to Coney Island last week, and I insisted on making him walk to Brighton Beach (this seems like no big deal, since the two beaches are next to each other, but I got us lost on the way, of course...). I cannot describe how much I love Brighton Beach, and also how simultaneously intimidated I am to speak Russian to... well, actual Russian people. My accent is horrendous! But at least I could tell my friend what all the crazy toys in were inside of Detskiy Mir - my favourite being the "paint your own saint" wooden figures. This place is amazing, seriously. It has something for everyone, from illustrated Chekov' kids books to talking stuffed animals to the simple notebooks I purchased with Russian insignia on them. The staff is friendly if you understand Russian culture and customs (never hand your money to a Russian, just saying. Put it on the counter). I know my friend loved this place, and I cannot express properly in words how very happy it makes me to be in any kind of Russian store. Eta byla tak horosho!! :D

Wonderfully beautifully classy 'n' classical…read more _______________________________________________ I hadn't seen cobalt/gzhel in the long while, since I was seven, methinks, -- and was very-so glad to gaze at it at the store, having ordered this coffee/tea cups then (since such the goods must be delivered -- a safety, I don't pass that area down, otherwise I would take a car service, certainly), -- that is a bday gift for my German-relative (München, DEU), -- for he, never, saw it alive, and never had *that*, -- he has been astonished out of "Beauty and uniqueness"! -- in his opinion, to be honest. As marvellous, smooth, touchable, gentle/tender so, and classy, as I can remember... This set is this wondrous, it's not costly, and worthwhile of one's money - most of all, -- I am thanking "Saint Petersburg" store. The boxes with the cups and saucers are extremely tightly closed, densely so -- the box with my products would've, simply, been completely torn apart, if I did consider opening them up; therefore, that's why I'm not gonna show you any photographs of my uncle's gifts, -- also this is done in sake of safety reasons, -- accordingly to the sellers. At ruskniga.com -- from where I ordered this stuff and as usual other things else -- the cobalt and gzhel (flower) -- both are from "Enchantress" series.

Iconic place with the most unique selection of goods from Europe. If you're looking to get a taste…read moreof Ukraine Russia Belarus or any of the other former republics this is the spot.

One of the last places on 18th avenue that represents what used to be called Brooklyn Italy, this…read morestore blasts italian music from outdoor speakers proudly. When Italy won the World Cup in 2006 this was one of the central meeting points for rabid fans! You can get Italian anything, Cassettes, CD's Vinyl, movies you name it. It's also a gift shop with tons of italian t-shirts. If you enjoy nostalgia you should visit this store before it is gone, it's one of the few Italian stores left in the neighborhood.

This is one of the biggest bitter-sweet shopping experiences I've ever had. On one hand, the shop…read moreis fully stocked with Italian CDs (they've ditched vinyl) and DVDs. Along with other Italian knickknacks and coffee makers. I managed to find a cd I was looking for and ended buying another that they were playing. Fine and good. I walked out satisfied...at least until I was halfway back home. The cds looked a bit "off". I didn't realize it in the store because I guess I was in a rush. Dreading the worst I unwrapped the CDs and my disappointment was confirmed. They were counterfeit. The "booklet" was just a folded glossy paper with no pages on the inside. The top of the disc was a poorly designed knock-off. Sure the CDs worked, but fake? That's messed up. SAS is located deep in Brooklyn just a few stops shy of Coney Island. If you're in Manhattan, it's a journey. I would give the place one star but since this was my first (and will quite possibly be my last) trip there, I don't know the shop enough to accuse their entire merchandise as counterfeit. So benefit of the doubt. If you decide to check it out, just take a close look at what you're buying. Don't get ripped off.

They always find or order what I need. New books at a discount, often more affordable than Amazon…read moreplus shipping. - Richard Friedman

This wonderland is what every reader, gifter, and learner needs in a bookstore! HUGE selection and…read moreKNOWLEDGABLE owners. Can't find it? Don't know exactly what you want? Need a special order? Just ask. You can get it here, and if they don't have it, they'll get it for you on demand. Used books are in good to great condition. Prices fit nearly everyone's budget. Books (and other materials) are literally wall to wall and floor to ceiling. (If you're a claustrophobe, bring a support person, but don't shy away; it's well worth the trip ... for all the worlds Here's a Book Store will open for you.)