At the end of September, it is traditionally time for the residents of Mogilev to think about strategic winter supplies. Last weekend, on September 26 and 27, the regional center officially opened the season for large autumn purchases. The first agricultural fair unfolded in the usual place for Mogilev residents—an open area near the "Mogilev Attractions" enterprise on Pushkinsky Avenue. We checked on the farmers' mood, what varieties of vegetables and fruits they brought, and how much it costs to stock a home cellar with vitamins.

Crowds from the morning: stalls, carts, and a "traffic jam" on Pushkinsky

Officially, trading was announced to start at 10:00 a.m., but experienced shoppers began arriving at Pushkinsky Avenue long before the opening. And they were right: the best and most select produce from farms is always sold within the first two to three hours. By noon, it was impossible to squeeze through. Families walked hand in hand, pulling folding carts behind them.

The assortment was a sight to behold. Large agricultural enterprises in the region, reputable farms, and private gardeners all brought their products. This year is particularly bountiful, so alongside standard sacks of potatoes, one could find fresh greens, mountains of different grape varieties, wild cranberries, mushrooms—oyster, black trumpet, porcini, chanterelles—the list goes on!

Checking the price tags: from popular potato varieties to hot peppers

Of course, the most people were gathered around the vehicles with the main strategic Belarusian product. This year, potatoes are offered mainly from proven, favorite varieties grown by local farms. Huge mesh bags piled up right next to the minibuses. The classic "Scarb" (at 90 kopecks per kilogram), the stable "Vector," and the mealy "Queen Anna" were in high demand. Buyers bought them by the sack—it's easier to transport, and sellers were more willing to knock a few kopecks off per kilogram for bulk purchases. Home delivery was even offered if you bought two sacks of potatoes at once.

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Cabbage was another top seller. At the fair, you could find both tight, crunchy heads for pickling and softer varieties. The price started at 74 kopecks per kilogram.

Onions and carrots were also sold by the sack—from 1 ruble per kilogram.

• Cauliflower and broccoli – 6.50 rubles per kilogram
• Tomatoes – from 2.50 rubles per kilogram
• Mushrooms. Black trumpet and oyster mushrooms – 12 rubles per kilogram, chanterelles – 12.50 rubles.

Home-made pickles and preserves also took over some of the stalls. The selection of vegetables was impressive!

They asked a quite reasonable 4.50 rubles per kilogram for eggplants, 3.90 rubles for juicy peppers, and for lovers of Caucasian cuisine and spicy adjika, they brought select hot peppers at 10.00 rubles per kilogram.

For those who missed summer treats, farmers brought out boxes of fresh corn on the cob at 3.90 rubles, and in some places from 2 rubles. Nearby, they sold large, sweet grapes: dark varieties were priced at 7.50 rubles per kilogram.

The fruit rows literally smelled wonderful: apples reigned supreme, with countless varieties. For example, they gave up "Putinka" and "Antonovka" apples for a funny 0.98 kopecks per kilogram.

Farmers came to the fair not only from the Mogilev region but also from Brest. A young farmer, Ivan, brought homemade walnuts at 10 rubles per kilogram, dried apples and pears from his own orchard, and unpeeled dried seeds at 10 rubles per 700-gram jar. The nuts were very fresh and tasty.

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Why carp and bream?

Mogilev residents stood in line for fresh fish – it was brought by specialized trucks. The line moved quickly, and the product was taken out directly from tanks with water – the fish was splashing, guaranteeing absolute freshness.

Prices for the fresh catch:

• Elite carp (both common and mirror) will cost customers 9.30 rubles per kilogram.
• White amur stays in the same price category – 9.30 rubles per kilogram.
• The budget-friendly and large bream is sold at a very pleasant price – just 6.80 rubles per kilogram.

For gourmets, there's a "by order" option: they can have large river catfish delivered at a price of 15.00 rubles per kilogram.

Important: at specialized fish stalls, there's a notice that card terminals are not available, so it's better to have cash on hand in advance to buy carp.

Forest vitamins and honey

The stalls with wild berries attracted special attention. Beautiful cranberries ranged in price from 7 to 9.00 rubles per kilogram.

The beekeepers' tents were also set up at the fair. The main highlight of the season was fresh buckwheat honey straight from the comb. For those looking for a ready-made treat for tea, apiarists prepared small glass jars of delicacies: honey with whole hazelnuts, almonds, and walnuts for 15.00 rubles each. Professionals can also buy pure bee bread, flower pollen, and even a 25% tincture of wax moth to boost immunity before the cold season.