Business Overview
A significant portion of Russia's profits and development is
concentrated in Moscow with a developed consumer-goods market, a buoyant
labour market and a range of financial services. Its contribution to the
national GDP makes it the most developed economy and business center of
the country.
Possessing numerous multi-national corporations and first-world
infrastructure, Moscow is one of the top cities in the world for
billionaires after New York City. This is partly due to the wealthy city
government, which has spent billions of dollars for its upliftment and
also due to the spending power of the city's businesses and residents.
Home to numerous exhibition centers and complexes, Moscow hosts some of
the famous trade shows of the world like Linux World Russia, Techtextil
Rossija, Heimtextil Rossija, Ambiente Rossija and Christmas World
Russia.
The city of also remains one of Russia's major industrial centers with
plants like ZIL & AZLK (automobile plants), The Mil Moscow
Helicopter Plant (leading producers of military and civil helicopters in
the world) and Voitovich Rail (vehicle plant). Moscow has been the
leading producer of Vodka from many years. The Kristall distillery in
the city is the Russias oldest, producing various vodka types and
wide assortment of wines. The city is also an acclaimed producer of
world famous watches and Jewellery.
Major Business Centers
EXPOCENTR Krasnaya Presnya Fairgrounds:
Located along the River Moskva, this leading exhibition venue is
60000m2 wide (indoor). Comprising of total 7 halls, the center stages
more than 60 exhibitions each year, ranging from world-famous public
shows to international trade fairs.
The expocenter holds some of the largest international trade fairs such
as MITT (Moscow International Travel and Tourism), Building Week in
Russia, MIOGE (Moscow International Oil and Gas Exhibition) and World
Food Moscow.
Sokolniki Culture & Exhibition Center:
Member of the Moscow Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the
International Union of Exhibitions and Fairs (IUEF), Sokolniki Culture &
Exhibition Center is a fast developing exhibition company. Its
efficiently organizes specialized exhibitions for all branches of
industry.
Spread over the area of 33 000m2, the venue comprises of 9 modern
exhibition. The center holds over 80 international specialized
exhibitions and trade shows annually, which are attended by more than 5
000 companies from 55 countries. Most of the citys packaging,
printing and publishing industries, mechanical engineering, furniture
production and woodworking related activities are held at this center.
Olympiysky Sports Complex:
Located in the center of Moscow, Olympiysky Sports Complex is one of
the best trade fair venues of the city. The complex is home to many
well-known international tradeshows such as Windows & Doors,
Leisure, Apteka and Transrussia. Built with the purpose to host a wide
range of activities ranging from sport events to exhibitions, Olimpiysky
has 10,000m2 exhibition area and a stadium of 35,000 seating capacity.
Facilities like high technical equipment and unlimited building heights
makes the exhibition area very convenient both for exhibitors and
visitors and makes it home to a vast range of events throughout the
year.
Major Commercial Hubs
Kitai-Gorod:
Located to the east of Red Square, it is not only the thriving
commercial area but is also the center of the city's club life and
culture. Formerly encircled with medieval walls, Kitai-gorod is a major
business district in Moscow where shops, banks, the exchange and trade
centers are located.
Kitai-Gorod also comprises of many elegant multi-storied buildings in
the Art Nouveau style and the Sytin's bookstore (the largest in the
city). At one time it was place of residence for many of Moscow's most
powerful citizens but at present banks, shops and commercial outfits
dominate the place.
Paveletskaya Ploshchad:
Located in central Moscow, the area has become one of the most
condensed commercial hubs in Moscow. The area around Paveletsky Station,
once an unappealing industrial zone has now turned into a booming
business district with sophisticated offices, Paveletsky Towers,
Riverside Towers and Aurora Business Park.