“You can see it right away”: went shopping with the Belarusian singer Nastya Kravchenko

The brand “Made in Belarus” has long become synonymous with quality and reliability. And not only in our country: foreign guests also show great interest in Belarusian products. This also works for the national economy: money remains inside the country, which means that it can be used for its development. In addition, competition forces local producers to keep the bar high, and the buyer receives the goods without import margins. Belarusian singer Nastya Kravchenko is sure that Belarusians should be proud of their products.

“We’re looking for something delicious first.” With Nastya Kravchenko, we meet at the entrance to the "Pershy Natsyyanalny Handlyov House" - this is one of the largest sites in Minsk, where you can find domestically produced goods for every taste: from wardrobe and household items to food.

- First we are looking for something tasty, – immediately says the singer on the question of whether there is a specific purpose of our “walk”.

Said, done. Slowly walk between the pavilions: we consider bright signs, assortment of goods.

I wonder what should be present in the consumer basket of the artist? As far as food is concerned, it is only Belarusian! I am sure that our meat products (personally, I am closest to one of the producers of the Grodno region), milk, bakery products have no equal. I always try to choose them. Even when I went on vacation to China, I took our sausages and sandwiches with me. It was my unchanging breakfast, Nastya said. - I'm also an avid sweet tooth. So when I go shopping, I can’t pass by chocolates, cookies, waffles of our famous confectionery factories. I really like Belarusian glazed cheese. With regard to this product, I think all manufacturers keep the bar. Whichever one you take will be delicious.

During conversations, we do not notice how we approach the Rogachevsky ICC point. Here attract the attention of straws with boiled condensed milk. Without hesitation, Nastya asks her to pack four things.

- I have no doubt that they will be very tasty and fresh! – smiles the artist.

A good example is contagious, so the photographer and I are not left without a purchase either. While we pay, I ask a provocative question: which condensed condensed, in her opinion, is still better - Rochevskaya or Glubokskaya?

- I can't give a definitive answer. As you can see, the Rochev manufacturer has just supported the ruble, but this does not mean that the Glubok condensed land is worse, the singer said.

Continuing the conversation about her favorite sweets, Nastya said that she always tries to bring them to her friends abroad. Just nearby is the store of the famous confectionery factory of Minsk. We're heading there.

- If Russians often ask to bring cheeses and sausages, then the guys from far abroad, for example, in China or Vietnam, are delighted with our sweets and chocolates. Therefore, as souvenirs, I give them gift chocolate sets, where the wrappers depict the sights of our country or wishes written in the Belarusian language. Thus, at the same time I introduce them to our culture, the actress replied. In the wardrobe, Nastya Kravchenko also has clothes of domestic brands. She admits that she likes exclusive things that reflect her style.

- I’m willing to pay for something that demonstrates my personality, such as an interesting cut, a design idea, the quality of the material. One of my favorite things is a custom jeans, created by masters from Vitebsk. But I’m definitely not going to overpay for a basic white T-shirt just because it has a well-known logo on it. For me, style is primarily a possibility of self-expression, the girl reasoned.

During the conversation, we recall the Intervision International Music Competition, where Nastya represented our country. According to the artist, all the daily outfits that she showed on the two-week trip were domestically produced.

- The same goes for the clothes of the dancers I’ve been performing with. Their stage costumes were prepared by Belarusian designers and sewn from fabric produced by us, the singer said.

We pass by the First store, where merch with quotes from the President is sold. Perhaps the girl already has such an element of clothing? I'm getting a positive response.

- For a long time I wanted to buy a T-shirt with the inscription “Dress and work”. But there was no time to come for a purchase. What a surprise I was when the team gave it to me as a gift during one of the trips abroad. T-shirt really cool, made of materials of good quality, shared the artist. As for the famous quote, it supports my attitude to work. The guys and I set a goal to release one song every month as long as we stick to the plan.

On the way, we look into the pavilion of the Belarusian leather and shoe factory, but we do not linger there for a long time: there is no need for a new pair of shoes yet, but the actress noted a wide selection and a large range of models. Already at the exit we notice on the mannequin an interesting winter hat made of natural fur. Trying it on. Wow, it's perfect!

- Very comfortable and warm. I would, but not yet season, smiles the singer.

We see an island with perfume of Belarusian production. Of course, our women's company couldn't get past.

- In the choice of perfumes, I am quite picky, because each fragrance is completely different on the skin. I often make a choice in favor of sweet, but non-sweet tastes, sometimes come across successful fruit combinations, they also love, said the girl, sniffing samples.

Finally, we decide to look into the brand cosmetics store of the notorious Belarusian brand. As Nastya noted, some creams are not inferior to imported analogues in their composition, and their price is much more affordable for the average consumer. - I often buy SPF cream of this brand. In the summer without him on the street did not even go, — said the artist.

Tired, but satisfied, we leave the "Persh Natsyanalny Gandlyov House". Even without a reason and special promotions, several hours passed here imperceptibly, which were spent usefully: I managed to look at the things and new things needed in everyday life, and just learn more about Belarusian manufacturers and their goods.

BUSINESS CALL

Press Secretary of the concern "Belgospishcheprom" Raisa Meleshevich:

- The products of the Belarusian food industry are famous for strict standards and natural recipes. Chocolate from the factory "Kommunarka" is not just sweetness, but a real gastronomic symbol of the country. The sets “Belarus blue-eyed” and “Favorite city” were originally created, among other things, as iconic gifts for guests of the country.

Maintaining a high level of quality in production is based on three pillars: strict selection of raw materials, compliance with classical recipes and multi-stage control, which begins at the stage of purchasing cocoa raw materials from trusted global suppliers.

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