The Central Universal Department Store (Tsentralniy Universalniy Magazin), built in the 1970s and one of the lasting examples of late-Soviet retail architecture. The building's exterior is a heavy concrete frame with a Kyrgyz ornamental motif worked into the upper facade. Inside, four floors hold a mixture of jewellery, souvenirs, electronics, clothing and household goods — not high-end, but useful for last-minute supplies.
The top-floor souvenir section is one of the most concentrated places in the city to buy Kyrgyz felt slippers, kalpaks, embroidered cushions and traditional jewellery.