Krasnoe & Beloe, also written Red&White or KB, is a Russian chain of self-service discount stores, and this guide to Krasnoe & Beloe stores explains what it sells and how to find a branch. It began in 2006 as a network of liquor stores and grew into a convenience-store chain, whose range includes alcohol, beer, food and everyday goods, with more than 1,800 items in a typical store.
The chain is spread across many Russian regions and has many stores in Moscow Oblast, but a store inside Moscow city could not be confirmed, so the sections below say what is known and how to check the official address page.
Quick Facts
| Russian name | Красное&Белое |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | A standard mode of about 09:00 to 22:05 is reported for the chain, but hours vary by store, so check the store on the official address page (as of October 2026 – check the official site). |
| Best time to visit | Morning to early evening is the best time, since stores typically close around 22:05; weekday afternoons are quiet and evenings after work are busier. Check the hours of the store. |
| Recommended duration | 10–15 minutes |
| Website | krasnoeibeloe.ru |
| Last updated | October 10, 2026 |
Why Visit Krasnoe & Beloe?
Krasnoe & Beloe is a chain to know about because it is one of the largest store networks in Russia, with a discount format and a range that mixes alcohol with food and everyday goods. For a visitor it is a practical place to buy drinks, snacks and basics at low prices, if a branch is near the hotel.
The chain is stronger in regions and in the suburbs than in the center of Moscow, so a visitor staying in the city should check the official address page first and may find a closer store of another chain, such as Pyaterochka or Magnit.
Highlights of Krasnoe & Beloe
A discount convenience format
The stores are self-service and aimed at low prices, with a standard range of more than 1,800 items that covers food, drinks, alcohol and everyday goods, according to the chain's profile. Check the range in the store you choose.
Tip: Use it for basic purchases rather than for a full grocery shop.
Alcohol, beer and soft drinks
The chain grew from a network of liquor stores, and alcohol and beer remain a key part of the range next to soft drinks and food. Sales of alcohol are subject to local restrictions, so check with staff what can be sold when you visit.
Tip: Ask at the till about the hours for alcohol, since they are restricted.
Reserving goods online
The official site and mobile apps for iOS and Android let customers look at the range and reserve goods, according to the chain's official group. Check whether the service works in the city you are in.
Tip: Check the app for the nearest store before you go.
Standard hours until about 22:05
A standard mode of about 09:00 to 22:05 is reported for the chain, with variations by store. Check the hours of the store on the official address page.
Tip: Do not count on late-night opening, since the hours end earlier than in 24-hour chains.
The official address page
The official site has an address section that shows stores on a map with geolocation, which is the most reliable way to find the nearest branch. Check it for stores in Moscow city.
Tip: Turn on location sharing on your phone before you search.
Strong in Moscow Oblast and the regions
The chain has many stores in Moscow Oblast and across regions, and its headquarters is in Lyubertsy in Moscow Oblast, but a store in the city of Moscow could not be confirmed. Check the address page for the city.
Tip: Use a day trip to the suburbs as a place where you are more likely to meet the chain.
Atmosphere
A typical store is a plain, bright shop with red-and-white signage, rows of shelves with bottles, cans and packaged food, and a small number of staff and checkouts. The look is functional, with price tags in Russian and few extras.
Customers are mostly local residents shopping for the evening or for the weekend, and the stores are busiest after work.
History of Krasnoe & Beloe
Krasnoe & Beloe opened its first store as a liquor shop in 2006, founded by Sergei Studennikov, and grew quickly into a chain of discount stores. By 2014 the network had about 1,700 stores in 27 regions, and in the following years the number grew into the thousands.
The chain reported more than 13,000 stores in 72 regions at the end of 2022 and kept opening more than ten stores a day in 2023, according to an encyclopedic summary of company reports. Its owner has said that it works as a convenience-store chain, with alcohol making up a smaller part of sales than food and everyday goods. These figures change fast and were not confirmed on the official site.
The current store count should be checked on the official site, and this history is shorter than requested because few facts could be verified.
Tickets and Booking for Krasnoe & Beloe
Payment. Cash in rubles is the most reliable way to pay. Foreign Visa or Mastercard cards should not be assumed to work, and your country’s sanctions rules may restrict some payment services, so check this yourself.
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 address section on the official site krasnoeibeloe.ru with location sharing on, or the mobile app, which also lets you reserve goods; store names and signs are in Russian.
How to Get to Krasnoe & Beloe
The route depends on the branch, so check the official address page for stores in the city or in the suburbs, with location sharing on.
- By Metro: a Moscow city store could not be confirmed, so the nearest Metro station is not given; check the branch on a map app.
- By suburban train: many stores are in Moscow Oblast, near suburban stations; check the address of the branch.
- 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, so check the store if you need them.
Food Nearby
The stores sell ready-to-eat snacks and drinks; 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, a photo ID if you buy alcohol 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 quick stop with children, but aisles are narrow and the range is mainly for adults; stroller access was not verified.
Moscow Vibes Tips
- Check the official address page before planning a stop, because a store in the city of Moscow could not be confirmed.
- Compare with Pyaterochka or Magnit, which are far more common in central Moscow.
- Do not rely on late opening, since the standard hours end around 22:05.
- Ask at the till about the hours for alcohol, since sales are restricted.
- Use the app to reserve goods only if you are staying in a region where the stores are common.
- Keep a few small notes, since paying in cash is the most reliable option.
Where to Find Krasnoe & Beloe in Moscow
Krasnoe & Beloe 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: Krasnoe & Beloe
What is Krasnoe & Beloe?
A Russian discount convenience-store chain that began in 2006 as a network of liquor stores.
Is it also called Red&White?
Yes, Red&White and KB are other names of the chain.
Are there stores in central Moscow?
This could not be confirmed; check the address page on the official site.
What are the hours?
A standard mode of about 09:00 to 22:05 is reported, varying by store.
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.
Does it sell only alcohol?
No, it sells food, drinks and everyday goods as well as alcohol.
Is there an app?
Yes, for iOS and Android, according to the chain's official group.
Are signs in English?
No, signs and price tags are in Russian.
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Last updated: October 10, 2026.
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