Beryozka, or Beriozka, was the common name of two chains of state-run retail stores in the Soviet Union that sold goods in exchange for foreign currency. Beriozkas sold luxury goods such as chocolate
A Vneshposyltorg cheque used for payment in Beryozka stores
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A friendship store is a state-run store in the People's Republic of China, which initially sold exclusively to foreign visitors and tourists, diplomats, and government officials, but now has no restri
Beryozka (Russian retail store)
…of Romania, Corecom in the People's Republic of Bulgaria, Pewex and Baltona in the Polish People's Republic, Dollar stores in the Republic of Cuba and Friendship Stores in the People's Republic of China, though some of these systems allowed anyone with foreign currency to shop there. Eastern Bloc economies…
Guangzhou Friendship Store
Guangzhou Friendship Store in 1982