Special shops, called Baby Food (Malysh) sell prepared baby food and they often have a good selection of regular food products, too. For St. Petersburg's permanent residents, with babies of 6 months or younger, baby food is available free of charge.
To get free baby food, you will require "spravka o propiske" (certification of permanent residency) from your local district (rayon) administration. Many Russians and most Westerners, however, prefer imported baby food formula and disposable diapers which are now available in many PHARMACIES and SUPERMARKETS. For cribs and strollers, see CHILDREN'S STORES.