DA! is a chain of food discount supermarkets, and this guide to the DA! Moscow discounter explains what to expect and how to find a store. Its Moscow stores are mainly in residential districts and in malls, with a branch near VDNKh on Akademika Korolyova Street, and others near Baltiyskaya, Babushkinskaya and Kolomenskaya.
Stores are typically open every day from 08:00 to 22:00, and the chain publishes a catalog of offers each week. Acceptance of foreign-issued payment cards has not been confirmed, so the sections below cover cash payment, opening hours and how to find a store.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Да! |
|---|---|
| Address | Akademika Korolyova Street 13 building 1, Moscow (Академика Королёва, 13, стр. 1), one of many stores; the full list is on the official site |
| District | Ostankinsky |
| Metro | VDNKh (Line 6, orange, the chain's own list names VDNKh as the Metro station for this store; the walking time and exit were not verified) |
| Opening hours | Stores are typically listed as open every day from 08:00 to 22:00, with some from 07:30 or until 22:30; hours vary by store (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Weekday mornings and mid-afternoons are quiet, while the evening after work and weekends are busier; stores close around 22:00. Check the hours of the store. |
| Recommended duration | 15–30 minutes |
| Website | market-da.ru |
| Last updated | October 10, 2026 |
Why Visit DA!?
DA! is a plain discount supermarket for everyday shopping, with stores in housing districts and malls rather than in the tourist center. A visitor staying in an apartment can use it for groceries, bread, household goods and drinks, and the chain describes bakeries of its own and tastings from Thursday to Saturday, according to its news page.
The store near VDNKh and Ostankino is the most convenient for a sightseeing trip to that area. If you are visiting from abroad, carry cash in rubles as a backup because acceptance of foreign-issued payment cards has not been confirmed. Check the current opening hours of your chosen store before visiting.
Highlights of DA!
A discount supermarket format
The chain presents its stores as food discounters, with low prices on groceries and a range of household goods, according to its own news page. Check the range in the store you choose.
Tip: Use it for a full grocery shop on a budget.
The VDNKh store
The chain's list names a store on Akademika Korolyova Street 13 building 1 under VDNKh, with hours listed from 07:30 to 22:00. Check the route on a map app, since the walking time was not verified.
Tip: Combine it with a visit to VDNKh or the Ostankino area.
Stores in malls and residential districts
Listed stores include Astrakhansky Lane, Kuskovskaya Street, Leningradskoye Shosse, Nizhnyaya Maslovka Street and Prospekt Vernadskogo, many inside shopping or residential centers. Check the nearest branch on a map app.
Tip: Search for the Russian name Да! on a map app.
Weekly offers and tastings
A company news page describes a catalog of offers every Thursday and tastings from Thursday to Saturday in the evening. Check whether this still applies in your store.
Tip: Shop on a Thursday for the new offers.
Own bakeries
The same news page mentions hot pastries from the chain's own bakeries, which suits a quick snack. Check whether your store has a bakery.
Tip: Ask for fresh bread near the entrance.
Hours from 08:00 to 22:00
Stores are listed as open from 08:00, with some from 07:30, until 22:00, and a few until 22:30, so it is not a late-night chain. Check the hours of your store.
Tip: Use another chain for purchases after 22:00.
Atmosphere
A typical store is a bright, plain supermarket with long aisles, stacked goods and price tags in yellow and red, a fresh bakery shelf and a row of checkouts, with the sound of trolleys and scanners. Signs are in Russian.
Stores are busiest after work and at weekends, and quiet in the morning.
History of DA!
DA! is a Russian chain of food discount supermarkets that opened stores in Moscow, in the Moscow region and in other Russian regions, among them Kaluga, Podolsk and Ramenskoye. The chain’s news page announced new stores in Moscow, such as the one on Staropetrovsky Proyezd, and in Ramenskoye.
The founding date and the history of its owners could not be verified.
The current store list should be checked on the official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Tickets and Booking for DA!
Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Acceptance of foreign-issued payment cards has not been confirmed. Check the available payment methods directly with the store before visiting and consider carrying cash in rubles as a backup.
At the checkout. Self-checkout and bag rules were not verified and may differ by store; carry a small bag of your own and ask at the till if a bag is sold.
Finding stores. Use the store list on the official site market-da.ru or search the name Да! on a map app; signs are in Russian.
How to Get to DA!
The route depends on the branch. The store on Akademika Korolyova Street 13 building 1 is listed under VDNKh on the orange Line 6; other stores are near Baltiyskaya, Babushkinskaya and Kolomenskaya. Check the address and the nearest station of your store on a map app.
- By Metro: ride to the station named for your store and walk; check the walking time on a map app.
- On foot: some stores are in malls near the station.
- By taxi: use the address of the branch you choose.
Accessibility
Step-free access and facilities for guests with reduced mobility differ by store and were not verified; some stores are on a lower floor of a mall, so check the store if you need them.
Food Nearby
The stores sell ready-to-eat items and pastries; for a meal, the areas around the branches have cafes and restaurants, which depend on the location.
What to Bring
Bring cash in rubles, a small bag for your purchases and a charged phone with a map and translation app, since signs and price tags are in Russian.
Photography Rules
Rules for photography in stores were not verified; ask staff first and do not photograph other customers or staff without asking.
Family Suitability
The stores are suitable for a stop with children and strollers, with wide aisles in supermarket-format branches; step-free access was not verified for every store.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Search for the Russian name Да! on a map app, because signs and listings use it.
- Use the store near VDNKh when you visit the Ostankino area.
- Expect closing around 22:00, since this is not a late-night chain.
- Look at the weekly offers on Thursday, when the catalog is said to change.
- Check whether a store is inside a mall, since mall hours may differ.
- Keep small notes, since paying in cash is the most reliable option.
Where to Find DA! in Moscow
DA! has branches across the city, so there is no single address to list. To find the closest one, search on Yandex Maps or Google Maps from your hotel or metro station.
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FAQ: DA!
What is DA!?
A chain of food discount supermarkets with stores in Moscow and the region.
Are there stores in central Moscow?
Few; the stores are mainly in residential districts and malls.
What are the hours?
Typically daily from 08:00 to 22:00, with some from 07:30 or until 22:30.
Which store is near VDNKh?
The one on Akademika Korolyova Street 13 building 1, listed under VDNKh.
Can I pay with a foreign card?
Acceptance of foreign cards cannot be assumed; carry cash in rubles, and check your own country's sanctions rules, which may restrict some payment services.
Are signs in English?
No, signs and price tags are in Russian.
Is it cheap?
The chain presents itself as a discounter with low prices, but prices were not verified.
How do I find the nearest store?
Use the store list on the official site or search the name on a map app.
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