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Event overview
Overview
Russian Elevator Week 2027 is the leading business event for the elevator industry in Russia, aimed at promoting modern elevator and transport equipment. The exhibition provides a platform for effective interaction among participants, facilitating lucrative agreements and professional success.
With over 120 exhibitors and 6,500 visitors expected, it serves as a vital hub for industry professionals to network and explore the latest advancements in the sector. Russian Elevator Week 2027 takes.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Russian Elevator Week 2027 runs from June 7 to 9, 2027, at VDNH Exhibition Center, Moscow, Russia.
- 2Scale and Focus: This key event in the elevator industry attracts over 120 exhibitors and 6,500 visitors from various countries.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by the National Elevator Union (NLS) and VDNH JSC.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include industry professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from the elevator sector.
- 5Entry: Registration is required; check the official website for details.
Why visit
Attending Russian Elevator Week 2027 offers unique opportunities to network with key players in the elevator industry, discover innovative products and solutions, and participate in a comprehensive business program. Visitors can gain insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of vertical transport.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at Russian Elevator Week 2027 allows companies to showcase their latest products to a targeted audience of industry professionals, enhance brand visibility, and establish valuable connections. This key event in the elevator industry attracts over 120 exhibitors and 6,500 visitors from various countries. Attendees include industry professionals, manufacturers, and suppliers from the elevator sector.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Elevator manufacturers and suppliers
Construction and engineering professionals
Industry consultants and analysts
Government representatives in construction
Trade associations and unions
Investors in elevator technology
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Manufacturers of elevators and escalators
Suppliers of elevator components and parts
Service providers for installation and maintenance
Technology firms specializing in elevator systems
Consultants in vertical transport solutions
Industry associations and regulatory bodies
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Elevators of all types
Escalators and moving walkways
Lifts for disabled access
Parking lifts and automated systems
Control systems and monitoring technologies
Components and spare parts for elevators
Location & Facilities
Venue
VDNH Exhibition Center
Mira 119, Moscow, Russia
Facilities
Parking
VDNH Exhibition Center in Moscow typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: VDNH Exhibition Center in Moscow typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at VDNH Exhibition Center for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
June 7 to 8, 2027:10:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
:10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
This edition
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Visitors: 6,500
Exhibitors: 120
Next edition
Not announced yet
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Moscow, Russia
Why it matters
Attending Russian Elevator Week 2027 offers unique opportunities to network with key players in the elevator industry, discover innovative products and solutions, and participate in a comprehensive business program. Visitors can gain insights into the latest trends and technologies shaping the future of vertical transport.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Hybrid engagement models
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Sheremetyevo International Airport
The main international gateway for north Moscow and the closest major airport to VDNH. Aeroexpress trains run to Belorussky station, and taxi or ride-hail covers the last leg to the venue. Confirm current schedules and road conditions before travel
TBA
to venue
approx. 35-60 minutes depending on traffic
by car
Vnukovo International Airport
South-west of the city, used by several domestic and regional carriers. Aeroexpress connects to Kievsky station, then metro Line 5 or 6 towards VDNKh. Times are approximate
TBA
to venue
approx. 50-75 minutes depending on traffic
by car
Domodedovo International Airport
The furthest of the three main Moscow airports from VDNH. Aeroexpress to Paveletsky station plus metro is usually faster than road transfer at peak hours. Times are approximate
TBA
to venue
approx. 60-90 minutes depending on traffic
by car
Zhukovsky International Airport
Smaller south-east airport with limited scheduled service. Check that your carrier actually uses ZIA before booking. Times are approximate
TBA
to venue
approx. 60-80 minutes depending on traffic
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Cosmos Hotel
VDNKhwalking distance to the VDNH park gates to venue
Closest large hotel to the venue and directly by VDNKh metro. Ask for a park-facing room and confirm the walk route to your hall.
Izmailovo Alfa and Beta
Izmailovoapprox. 15-20 minutes by metro plus walk to venue
Reliable mid-range cluster near Partizanskaya metro; popular with Russian regional exhibitors during VDNH fairs.
Izmailovo Gamma and Delta
Izmailovoapprox. 15-20 minutes by metro plus walk to venue
Budget tier of the same complex, useful for stand crews needing several rooms at a low nightly rate.
Hotel Vega Izmailovo
Izmailovoapprox. 20 minutes by metro plus walk to venue
Smaller property with easier availability during big VDNH exhibition weeks than central Moscow hotels.
SunFlower Park Hotel
Dmitrovskayaapprox. 20-25 minutes by metro to venue
Business hotel north of the centre with larger rooms and meeting space; useful if your team holds evening client meetings.
Azimut Hotel Olympic Moscow
Prospekt Miraapprox. 15-20 minutes by metro to venue
Large business hotel with good metro links towards VDNKh and central Moscow.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Metro
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forLine 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya) to VDNKh station, then walk into the VDNH park
The fastest way to reach the venue from central Moscow and the main rail stations. Allow 10-15 minutes to walk from the metro to the exhibition halls.
Aeroexpress
Estimated costUSD 12-28 airport or regional rail single journey
Best forSheremetyevo (SVO) to Belorussky railway station
Then transfer to metro Line 5 or 2 and change to Line 6 for VDNKh. Buy tickets at the airport station or online in advance.
Taxi / ride-hail
Estimated costApprox. RUB 2,500-3,500 for the 35-50 minute ride depending on traffic; confirm in-app before booking
Best forSheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to VDNH Exhibition Center
Use a licensed app-based service and agree the drop-off point outside the VDNH park gates. Road times can double during weekday rush hours.
Bus / tram
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forSurface routes along Prospekt Mira and the VDNH park perimeter
Useful for short hops between hotels on Prospekt Mira and the venue, but slower than metro during peak traffic.
Moscow Central Circle (MCC)
Estimated costUSD 2.50-6 single metro/light-rail journey (contactless)
Best forMCC interchange plus metro Line 6 to VDNKh
A practical option if you are arriving at a rail station on the MCC ring, with a change at a Line 6 interchange.
Ride-hail within central Moscow
Estimated costApprox. RUB 500-900 per trip depending on distance and surge pricing; confirm in-app
Best forHotel to venue in the city centre, 15-25 minute trips
Convenient for evening meetings, less predictable in morning traffic near the VDNH park entrances.
Airport express bus
Estimated costApprox. RUB 70-150 per single journey; confirm route numbers and fares on arrival
Best forSVO to Khovrino metro, then Line 2 and Line 6 to VDNKh
A cheaper airport option than taxi when traffic is heavy; allow extra time for the metro connection.
Parking
Estimated costApprox. RUB 300-600 per hour with a daily cap; confirm current tariffs at the pay stations
Best forVDNH on-site car parks serving the exhibition halls
Parking fills early on the first show day. Confirm which car park corresponds to your hall before driving in.
Weather
Early June in Moscow is late spring heading into summer: daytime highs typically around 18-22 C, nights around 10-13 C, and short heavy rain showers are common. Daylight lasts well into the evening, which makes walking between VDNH halls comfortable after the show closes. Forecasts beyond ten days are unreliable, so check a local Moscow forecast in the week before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Russia.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language and business cards
Russian is the working language at the fair, and stand staff may have limited English. Bring business cards with a Russian-language reverse side if possible, and consider hiring an interpreter for contract discussions.
Greetings and meeting style
A firm handshake and direct eye contact are standard in Russian business settings. Meetings often start with brief introductions and can move to technical detail quickly, so have specifications and certificates ready.
Dress code
Business formal is the norm at VDNH trade fairs: suits or smart business attire for meetings, with comfortable shoes for walking between halls and the metro.
Punctuality and traffic
Moscow traffic can turn a 20-minute trip into an hour, so leave buffer time for meetings and airport transfers. Metro is the reliable option during weekday rush hours.
Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory but 5-10 percent is common in restaurants, and rounding up is usual for taxi drivers. Card payment is widely accepted, but keep some rubles in cash for small purchases.
Public holidays in June
Russia Day on 12 June is a public holiday. It falls after the 7-9 June 2027 show dates, but if you stay on, expect adjusted opening hours and heavier leisure traffic in central Moscow.
Venue scale
VDNH is a very large park with long avenues between halls. Plan for significant walking, check which hall your exhibitor is in before arriving, and use the park's internal transport if available.
Photography and stands
Ask before photographing exhibitor stands or technical drawings. Some Russian suppliers are cautious about product photography, especially for newly certified models.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: SVO
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Moscow; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO): approx. 35-60 minutes depending on traffic; Vnukovo International Airport (VKO): approx. 50-75 minutes depending on traffic; Domodedovo International Airport (DME): approx. 60-90 minutes depending on traffic; Zhukovsky International Airport (ZIA): approx. 60-80 minutes depending on traffic. Allow road or rail time to VDNH Exhibition Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near VDNH Exhibition Center: VDNKh: Cosmos Hotel; Izmailovo: Izmailovo Alfa and Beta; Izmailovo: Izmailovo Gamma and Delta.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Moscow; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: The most reliable route to Russian Elevator Week is Moscow metro Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya) to VDNKh station, followed by a 10-15 minute walk through the VDNH park to the exhibition halls. The Moscow Central Circle (MCC) links to the metro network for arrivals from other rail stations, and surface buses and trams run along Prospekt Mira. Buy a Troika card or use a contactless bank card at the turnstiles; single rides are inexpensive by European standards, but confirm current fares on arrival.
Parking: On-site parking is available at VDNH Exhibition Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: June 2027
Temperature: Early June in Moscow typically sees daytime highs of about 18-22 C and night-time lows of about 10-13 C. A warm afternoon can be followed by a cool, windy evening, so a light layer is useful for the walk back from the VDNH halls.
Seasonality: June is one of Moscow's wetter months, with short but heavy showers and around 12-16 rainy days typical across the month. Rain rarely lasts all day, but the VDNH park has long open avenues, so a compact umbrella or rain jacket makes the walk between halls and the metro more comfortable.
Packing: Pack light layers, a waterproof jacket or compact umbrella, and comfortable walking shoes for VDNH's long avenues. Bring business formal wear for meetings, a 220V Type C or F plug adapter, and a copy of your passport, visa and hotel registration kept separately from the originals. A small day bag is useful for catalogues collected on the floor.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Russian Elevator Week 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-14
Confirm your Russian visa or e-visa status and passport validity of at least six months beyond the June 2027 travel dates.
T-14
Register as a visitor on lift.vdnh.ru and save the confirmation for badge collection at VDNH.
T-12
Book a hotel near VDNKh metro or the Izmailovo cluster; June is high season in Moscow and rates firm up early.
T-10
Book flights into Sheremetyevo (SVO) where possible, and check Aeroexpress times from SVO to Belorussky station.
T-9
Build a shortlist of exhibitors from the REW exhibitor list, split by drive, doors, controls and modernisation.
T-7
Arrange travel insurance that covers Russia and print the policy plus the hotel confirmation for migration registration.
T-5
Download a Moscow metro map, note Line 6 to VDNKh station, and decide whether to buy a Troika card on arrival.
T-4
Check the REW schedule page for hall opening times, any conference sessions and badge pickup windows.
T-3
Pack business cards, a light rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes for the long avenues inside VDNH park.
T-2
Confirm airport transfer or taxi app setup; a ride from SVO to the VDNH district takes roughly 35 to 50 minutes in normal traffic.
T-1
Charge devices, load the metro and ride-hail apps, and set a 220V Type C/F plug adapter if you are arriving from the UK or US.
Day 1
Arrive at VDNH before the hall opens, collect your badge with your passport, and walk the component aisles before scheduled meetings.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at VDNH Exhibition Center
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Russian Elevator Week 2027 registration concourse
VDNH Exhibition Center
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
VDNH Exhibition Center
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Russian Elevator Week 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
For Russian Elevator Week 2027, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Elevators of all types and Escalators and moving walkways solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Russian Elevator Week 2027 in Moscow.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Elevators of all types and Escalators and moving walkways products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Moscow show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where does Russian Elevator Week 2027 take place?
Russian Elevator Week 2027 runs from 7 to 9 June 2027 at the VDNH Exhibition Centre in Moscow, Russia. The organiser's site is lift.vdnh.ru, and the schedule page is published at https://lift.vdnh.ru/schedule.
Who attends Russian Elevator Week?
The audience is made up of lift installation and service companies, building developers and housing management organisations, design bureaus, certification and inspection bodies, and distributors of elevator components. Russian regional operators use the fair to compare drive, door and control suppliers in one hall.
Is Russian Elevator Week open to the public or trade only?
It is an industry-facing B2B exhibition held at VDNH, so access is aimed at trade visitors and registered professionals. The organiser's registration rules, badge policy and opening hours for the current edition should be confirmed on lift.vdnh.ru before travel.
Which product groups are exhibited?
Exhibits cover complete passenger and goods lifts, gearless traction machines, hydraulic power units, ropes and belts, door operators, control systems, escalators and travelators, safety gear, buffers, pit equipment, modernisation kits and maintenance software. Components and sub-systems make up a large share of the floor alongside finished lift packages.
How do I register and get a badge for REW 2027?
Registration is handled through the organiser's website at lift.vdnh.ru. Visitors typically pre-register online, receive a confirmation, and collect or activate their badge at the VDNH venue entrance with a passport. Check the site for the exact registration window before your trip.
How do I reach the VDNH Exhibition Centre by metro?
Take Line 6 (Kaluzhsko-Rizhskaya) to VDNKh station, then walk into the VDNH park towards the exhibition halls. The walk from the metro to the halls takes around 10 to 15 minutes, and the park also runs internal transport in summer. The Moscow Central Circle (MCC) connects to the metro network if you are coming from another rail station.
Which Moscow airport is closest to VDNH?
Sheremetyevo (SVO) is the usual arrival point for VDNH, roughly 30 to 40 km north-west of the venue depending on the road route. Domodedovo (DME) and Vnukovo (VKO) are further south and south-west, so allow more road time. Aeroexpress trains connect the airports to central Moscow rail stations, and metro or taxi covers the rest of the trip.
Do foreign visitors need a visa for Russia?
Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Russia, and the type depends on nationality and purpose of visit. Russia operates a unified e-visa scheme for citizens of eligible countries, applied for online before travel, while other visitors apply at a Russian consulate. Confirm the current rules with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or your nearest consulate before booking.
What language is used at Russian Elevator Week?
Russian is the main working language of the exhibition, and most technical documentation on stands is in Russian. Many larger exhibitors have English-speaking sales staff, and international visitors often bring an interpreter or use the organiser's translation support. Product catalogues are sometimes bilingual Russian-English.
Can exhibitors bring lift equipment and samples into Russia?
Exhibitors bringing machinery, controllers or components should plan customs formalities in advance, usually through a freight forwarder experienced with Russian exhibition cargo. An ATA Carnet can simplify temporary admission for some goods, and lift models placed on the Russian market need conformity documentation under TR CU 011/2011. Confirm the current customs procedure with the organiser and your forwarder.
Is there parking at VDNH and how much does it cost?
VDNH has paid on-site parking areas serving the exhibition halls and the park. Rates are set by the venue and are usually charged by the hour with a daily cap, so confirm current tariffs at the pay stations or on the VDNH website. Arriving before the morning opening reduces queueing at the car parks.
Does Russian Elevator Week run alongside other events at VDNH?
VDNH hosts several exhibitions and congresses across its halls during the year, and the organiser publishes the current schedule at https://lift.vdnh.ru/schedule. Check that page close to the show dates to see whether any concurrent VDNH events affect hall access, hotel demand or transport.
What should first-time visitors know about the venue district?
VDNH is a large Soviet-era exhibition park with long avenues between halls, so comfortable shoes matter. The VDNKh metro station, the Cosmos Hotel and the Ostankino area are the closest landmarks for orientation, and taxi drop-off points are usually outside the main park gates.
Glossary
- Elevator (lift) car
- The passenger or goods cabin that travels inside the hoistway, including its sling, platform, car doors and interior finish. At Russian Elevator Week, car builders show cabin shells, door operators and finishes separately from the drive and control packages.
- Gearless traction machine
- A permanent-magnet synchronous motor without a reduction gearbox, mounted in the machine room or on the hoistway top. It is the dominant drive type for new passenger lifts in Russian residential and commercial projects and a core exhibit category at REW.
- Machine-room-less (MRL) elevator
- A lift layout where the traction machine is mounted on guide rails inside the hoistway, removing the separate machine room. MRL packages are typically chosen for retrofit projects in existing Russian housing stock where machine-room space is unavailable.
- Hydraulic elevator
- A lift driven by a hydraulic ram and power unit, usually limited to low-rise and goods applications. Russian manufacturers still supply hydraulic units for warehouses and industrial sites, and REW exhibitors present power packs, cylinders and seals.
- Escalator and travelator
- Moving stairways and moving walkways for public buildings, metro stations and retail centres. Russian metro and airport modernisation programmes make escalator step chains, balustrades and drive units a regular REW exhibit group.
- Safety gear and overspeed governor
- The mechanical braking device that grips the guide rails if the car exceeds a set speed, triggered by the overspeed governor rope. Component suppliers at the show present governors, safety gears, progressive clamps and test rigs.
- Door operator and landing door
- The motorised mechanism that opens and closes car and landing doors, plus the door panels and interlocks. Door systems are a high-wear item in Russian maintenance contracts and a frequent topic in REW technical sessions.
- Group control and destination dispatch
- Controllers that coordinate several lifts in a building, with destination dispatch assigning passengers to a specific car at the landing. Russian system integrators present controllers, hall call panels and traffic-analysis software at the fair.
- TR CU 011/2011
- The Eurasian Customs Union technical regulation on elevator safety that governs conformity assessment for lifts placed on the Russian, Belarusian, Kazakh, Armenian and Kyrgyz markets. Exhibitors launching new models for Russia typically arrive with certification documents prepared against this regulation.
- GOST R 53780
- The Russian national safety standard for elevators that sets requirements for construction, installation and testing, used alongside TR CU 011/2011. It is the reference point Russian design bureaus and inspection bodies cite when qualifying new lift models.
- Modernisation versus new installation
- Modernisation replaces the drive, controller, doors or car in an existing hoistway, while a new installation fits a complete lift into a new or gutted shaft. Russian regional housing funds drive a large modernisation segment, which is reflected in the retrofit-focused exhibits at REW.
- Remote monitoring and predictive maintenance
- Telemetry modules that stream fault codes, ride counts and door-cycle data from the lift to a service centre. Russian lift service companies are adopting cloud dashboards to cut call-outs, and REW exhibitors present controllers with built-in monitoring gateways.
- Maintenance contract and inspection cycle
- The scheduled service regime a lift owner signs with a licensed service organisation, including periodic technical inspection. Russian rules require regular inspection by an accredited body, so service software and inspection checklists are shown alongside hardware at REW.
- Buffer and pit equipment
- Energy-absorbing buffers, pit ladders, stop switches and lighting at the bottom of the hoistway. These low-cost but mandatory components are a steady category for Russian distributors exhibiting at VDNH.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Russian Elevator Week 2027
- REW 2027 Moscow
- Russian Elevator Week VDNH
- lift equipment Russia 2027
- escalator expo Russia
- elevator components Moscow
- Russian lift market show
- VDNH elevator fair June 2027
- lift modernisation Russia expo
- elevator safety TR CU 011
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.