Exterior of TSUM with billboard.

TsUM

Moscow


TsUM stands for Tsentralny Universalny Magazin (Central Department Store). Built in 1909 as the Scottish-owned Muir & Merrilees, it was the first department store aimed at middle-class shoppers. These days it’s filled with designer labels and luxury items.


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