The Russians explained the appearance of street stalls in the 1990s

A photo of street stalls from the 1990s prompted Russians to remember. Netizens argued about the need for food stalls to appear on the street in Facebook-group “About Moscow and Muscovites (About you and me)”.

The frame shows a long line at a stall on one of the streets of the capital. Many noted that these tents were not loved by Muscovites, but played an important role in the life of the townspeople in the 90s.

“The Soviet government did not create (and did not plan to create) an infrastructure for free retail trade, and intermediate, temporary solutions arose by themselves,” one of the users explained. Someone added that grocery tents opened literally at every turn, so shopping in them was often more convenient than going to the store.

Some remembered the disadvantages of such trading on the street. “It was just Shanghai, it was terribly unpleasant to walk past them, if your house is nearby, it’s always dirty,” the user said about her dislike for tents near the house. “As you remember, you will shudder so much,” they supported this position in the comments.

Earlier, the Russians argued over the disappearance of street stalls. Many admitted to nostalgia for such outlets.