Outside of Russia, it is difficult to assess how labels and packaging are changing, drinks, clothes and equipment are being sold under supervision. During the year, giants left the country, who went to many other parts of the world.
About how many familiar things have changed, I am reminded of friends who come to visit. Their fresh look helped to come up with a photo selection of all the brands that quickly became “sanctioned” in Russia.
Picked up the iPhone 13 Pro and took a picture. Decided to check it out. How well you can pull out the light and color in photos taken in RAW mode in completely different conditions.
I suggest looking at how after Moscow in Istanbul on every corner you can find this from the past. And to figure out if there are not enough purchases from the sales of companies now, or all these blocking and self-liquidation of brands in Japan are easy to bypass.
👉 All photos taken in RAW format iphone 13 pro. Color made in Camera RAW.
Three whales in place: McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks
I advise you to go to McDonald’s in Istanbul only if you really feel like it. Quality and prices disappoint
The flavors of Red Bull in Turkey are like KitKat in Korea. Peach, Pineapple, Blueberry, Pitaya, Tropics, Apple and Fig
Starbucks does not look at any other coffee shops and even dumps
Seasonal classic bars
Sometimes Starbucks hides in cozy houses in cities
I have never tried my juicy burgers in Moscow, and when I began to advise my own in Russia, I found out that this network no longer exists in the country
Deliveries of alcohol from large holdings were also placed
One of those cases when no advertising can save the quality of products
The culture of fast food in Turkey is peculiar, not rich. For the most part it consists of burgers with fries, pasta with meat, shawarma and coffee shops.
If you really want McDonald’sbetter go to Russian Delicious – period, Truth. There are many “restaurants” of the American chain in Istanbul, but they are frankly bad. Burgers are not juicy and tasteless, the menu is not updated, high prices and different depending on the establishment. For example, a Big Mac menu for two people costs 850 rubles with the current exchange rate (4.05 per lira). Cheap and tasty in this network, you can’t have a bite at all.
Turkish networks for a complete replacement, but they do not want Alieksik anymore.
Such a failure is compensated by coffees. Starbucks also left Russia, having sold its premises associated with Timati Stars Coffee. In Istanbul, if not at all borders, then enough to find somewhere in 15 minutes. The main thing is the prices: if in Stars Coffee an average Latte costs 325 rublesthen at Starbucks it costs about 200 rubles. Establishments hide in different houses, islands of shopping centers and boutiques along the roads. a set of different stylish design, can be called their folk apple store.
Visual Russian reality on store shelves. At least when it comes to nutritional supplements, toothpaste, chewing gum, chips and household cosmetics.
remains a star for me Coca Cola. But, surprisingly, just like in recent months in Russia, here it also turns out to have a different taste. On what it depends, I can not say. Some brands are familiar, but slightly different. Like a distorted mirror Doritostastes Schweppesmodified ice cream logos Magnatechewing gum Dirol and orange soda Mirinda.
Racks are also bursting with different shampoo options. Schwarzkopf, Head and shouldersshower gel Palmolive and soap Little Marseille.
But with groceries and gone food chains in Russia, the alternative is plentiful. But with electronic it is more difficult.
Apple ads are everywhere. Netflix too
The iPhone 14 is being promoted near family malls. By the way, it’s unrealistic to find posters with the iPhone 14 Pro. Because basic models cost like firmware in the rest of the world.
Elite areas are also reminded of the release of the MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro
Photo shops officially sell Sony equipment
MediaMarkt left Russia back in 2019, so it’s interesting for us to see what’s inside
While Phillips hasn’t gone anywhere, what’s really left of the legendary European tech giant is just directions and blades. The photo shows one manufacturer who has the right to use the company logo
PlayStation 5 officially costs about 80 thousand rubles, so the gaming of the past generation is still developing here
Non-chain hardware stores can be replaced by partners of computer brands
One of three Apple Store Istanbul
And in fact, it is two-story – with a very high definition, where the company’s new products smoothly levitate.
The logos of automakers are constantly flashing from the metrobus
The series “Hothead” in Ireland was exclusively the premiere
The most famous and expensive Western brands can be found next to the Apple Store in Zorlu Center
It is more difficult with sanctions and self-liquidation of equipment manufacturers. Store shelves are not empty, microwave ovens, laptops, phones, razors and other electronics can be bought in the same way.
But big names have been publicly announced, among which there is a departure. Sony, Microsoft (xbox) ASUS, acer, Samsung. All hope for a similar import.
Everyone who is close to the topic of cars already knows this. In Istanbul, on the main roads, it is easy to meet the offices of world brands, including KIAas in the photo above.
In the subway and large billboards, service advertisements are constantly being exposed Netflix, Disney+ And Apple TV+. As a person who came from the world of Kinopoisk, such advertising seems amazing. It was as if he didn’t realize how much the streaming companies had previously felt.
Even in Russia, not a single Apple Store has happened, in Istanbul there are truly three of them. With the departure of Apple from Russia, it has become more difficult to find points with samples that you can touch. I’ve already looked at Mac Studio, the new MacBook Air with M2 and MacBook Pro with M2 Pro.
One of the Apple stores is built in an expensive area with luxury brands, where you can run for a Valentino bag or Balenciaga sneakers. Let’s stop in more detail.
There are clothes familiar to everyone. Except one shop
Some malls masquerade as historical buildings. Give everyone limit values
Sports shoes of all types and sizes, there are entire floors just for them
Often Adidas, Puma and Nike stand side by side. To photo affiliates from outlets with prices that will not please everyone. Prices on average from 6 to 10 thousand rubles
Although there are plenty of western perfumes, it is better to look at local producers. Twice the price and smells just as good
It even has Trump Towers and giant Converse ads.
Swatch models from childish to the most serious
Learned?
In the elite districts of Istanbul, there is a street with five and six-story mono-brand buildings. Prices are better than some malls
Fashion houses are easy to find at EMAAR Square Mall. This is the developer who created the famous Burj Khalifa skyscraper in the UAE
Zorlu Center’s “brand alley” is full of luxury boutiques
In the first months of observations, I felt a big problem with where to look for new pants, T-shirts, and shoes.
Istanbul on this planet is almost no different from the Russian market until 2022.
H&M, Zara, Marks and Spencer, Adidas, Nike, Skechers, Asics and dozens of other brands in almost all malls. Prices are not indicated from those that were at these points in Russia.
And here Uniqlo, for entertainment I want to go to Turkey, there is no. This surprise was not built by the first person. But there is everything else and even more.
Fashion houses located in pearl regions, for example, in the same Zoru Center or EMAAR Square Mall. Wealthy tourists run free Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, DiorVersace and others.
They also do not offend with accessories and perfume. Cartier, Swatchesany popular flavors are easy to find.
Therefore, those who wish to purchase “sanctions” without extra charges in Istanbul will be comfortable. The only one, you are unlikely to find the coveted Dyson. Supplies of their hair dryers are needed literally every day.
And I do not advise you to take a steam bath with the Tax Free procedure. According to the experience of friends, in an attempt to return the unfortunate 500 rubles, you may be late for your flight.
As for the ability to edit photos from the iPhone 13 Pro. In my opinion, for a one and a half year old device, the scope for experiments with the mood in the frame is immense. He continues to prestige his pro-prefix.
Recently, a Canon camera returned to me, but its ten-year-old matrix is a player for a smartphone in a dynamic dimension.
Even shots taken in normal mode allow you to pull out overexposure, fine detail and dark glitches in the whole picture in almost any conditions.
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Source: Iphones RU
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