The exchange office is at the end of the market and next to the pharmacy. The man does not give money. To avoid deception, recalculate the amount right in the window, without leaving. Naturally, he does not issue a receipt. I was very unhappy.
The bazaar is like a bazaar. And the locals call it a bazaar, not a market. It is difficult to evaluate it considering that you remember it almost from Soviet times. Yes, it has changed, yes, it is slowly being pulled up to the levels of modern Russian devices. I've seen better and worse places in Russia. It is worth going there except for fresh products, clothing boutiques do not look much against the background of specialized stores.