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What Is Interlight Moscow?
Interlight Moskova is the largest professional lighting exhibition in Russia and the CIS countries, held annually at the Expocentre Krasnaya Presnya in Moscow. Organised by Messe Frankfurt — the same company behind the global flagship Light + Building in Frankfurt — it brings together manufacturers, importers, designers and specifiers from Russia, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
The show covers decorative lighting, electric light sources, LED lighting systems, technical lighting, electrical engineering and building automation. It is a B2B trade-only event: consumers and visitors under 18 are not admitted, and no retail sales take place on site.
Key Facts
- Venue: Expocentre, Moscow, Russia
- Organiser: Messe Frankfurt (Light + Building sister show)
- Tyyppi: B2B lighting trade show
- Region: Russia & CIS countries
Tip
Show dates and exhibitor lists change every year. Confirm the exact dates and free-entry requirements on the official Interlight Moscow website before booking travel.
Historically the show has covered around 22,400 m² with hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of professional visitors from across Russia and the wider CIS region.
Why the Russian Lighting Market Matters
Russia is the largest country in the world and one of the most import-dependent lighting markets. Several structural drivers make it worth your attention:
High import dependence
The vast majority of LED products sold in Russia are imported. This creates a steady, long-term demand for factory-direct sourcing from China.
Energy-efficiency policy
Government resolutions on energy conservation and sustainable development are driving the switch from traditional lighting to LED across commercial, industrial and public buildings.
Construction & retrofit cycle
New-build and reconstruction projects — offices, retail, public buildings — keep driving demand for LED strips, profiles and architectural lighting systems.
CIS distribution hub
From Moscow, Russian importers distribute across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and the wider CIS — a single hub for a huge, fast-growing regional market.
Who Should Attend
Interlight Moscow is most useful if you are:
- Lighting importers and distributors — looking for OEM/ODM brands, private-label programs and factory-direct pricing for Russia and the CIS.
- Electrical wholesalers — sourcing SKUs with EAC / TR CU compliance and reliable lead times for the Russian installation trade.
- Architects and lighting designers — specifying LED strips, profiles and linear systems for commercial and architectural projects.
- Contractors and project buyers — comparing complete systems for large tenders across Russia and neighbouring CIS countries.
- Brand owners — scouting contract manufacturers and benchmarking product quality and pricing from Chinese exhibitors.
How to Prepare as a Buyer
Walking the show cold wastes two days. Before you fly to Moscow:
1. Define your project list
List the projects you are quoting — office fit-outs, retail chains, industrial retrofits — and the technical specs each needs (voltage, CRI, IP rating, CCT, control protocol).
2. Pre-book meetings
Email the suppliers you want to see weeks in advance. Bring samples, drawings, target quantities and your target price range — booth time is limited.
3. Compare compliance documents
For the Russian / EAEU market, ask every booth for EAC / TR CU declaration, and (for projects) IES photometric files, LM-79 reports and IEC 62471 blue-light safety reports.
4. Go straight to the source after the show
Brands on the show floor typically mark up 30–60%. The same products are usually made by Chinese OEM factories. Take photos, part numbers and catalogues — then contact the factory directly.
Why Source LED Lighting from China (and Why Lightstec Makes Sense for Russia)
Most of the lighting brands you will meet at Interlight Moscow are designed in Europe or Russia but manufactured in China. Working directly with the factory cuts out the middleman and gives you shorter lead times, customisation and private-label flexibility.
Lightstec is a China-based manufacturer of LED-nauhavalot, LED-alumiiniprofiilit, LED lineaariset valot, LED neon flex and matching drivers and sensors, with over 13 years of experience shipping to Russia and the wider CIS market.
EAC / TR CU ready
EAC / TR CU declaration support available. IES photometric files, LM-79 reports and IEC 62471 blue-light safety reports available on request for your Russian tenders.
Complete system, one supplier
Strip + profile + diffuser + driver + connector + sensor in one carton. No more chasing three factories to make one linear lighting system work.
Competitive factory pricing
Factory-direct pricing for volume orders — competitive enough to serve both the Russian domestic market and re-export to the wider CIS region.
OEM / ODM friendly
Custom PCB length, CCT, CRI, brand printing and custom packaging. Small MOQs for trial orders, factory-direct pricing for volume.
Recommended LED Products for the Russian Market
If you are attending Interlight Moscow to build your product range, these are the systems buyers ask for most. Click any product to view specs and request a quote:
Planning to source LED lighting after Interlight Moscow?
Send us your project list, target quantities and required certifications. We will reply within 24 hours with factory-direct pricing.
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When and where is Interlight Moscow held?
Interlight Moscow takes place at the Expocentre in Moscow, Russia, usually once a year. Exact dates change every year — check the official Interlight Moscow website for the current edition before you plan your trip.
Is Interlight Moscow open to the public?
No. Interlight Moscow is a professional B2B trade show open only to lighting industry visitors. Consumers and visitors under 18 are not admitted, and there is no retail sales activity on the floor.
Why is Moscow / Russia important for the lighting industry?
Russia is the largest country in the world and one of the most import-dependent lighting markets. From Moscow, importers distribute across Russia and the wider CIS region. Government energy-efficiency policy is also driving a steady switch to LED.
Can I buy samples and ship them back from the show?
Some booths sell small samples, but most international brands only quote project orders. For real pricing and samples, contact the factory directly after the show. Lightstec ships free samples to regional buyers for qualified projects — just get in touch.
Do Chinese LED suppliers meet Russian / EAEU compliance requirements?
Reputable factories do. Always ask for EAC / TR CU declaration, and (for projects) IES photometric files and IEC 62471 photobiological safety reports. Lightstec ships to Russia and the wider CIS region with full documentation for every order.