From industrial orchards to urban landscape design, Russia’s gardening and horticulture sector is flourishing. The 2026/27 events calendar offers unparalleled opportunities for professionals across the entire green spectrum.
Russia’s gardening industry is experiencing a remarkable transformation. Driven by import substitution policies, government support for domestic agriculture, and a growing consumer appetite for quality plants and outdoor living, the sector is expanding rapidly. For professionals ranging from industrial fruit growers to landscape architects and garden center retailers, 2026 presents a packed calendar of specialized exhibitions, forums, and trade shows across the country.
The Heavyweight: PRO YABLOKO 2026 (Mineralnye Vody)
8th International Exhibition of Technologies for Growing, Storing and Selling Fruit and Berry Products
June 9-11, 2026 | MinVodyExpo, Mineralnye Vody
PRO YABLOKO is the undisputed flagship event for Russia’s industrial horticulture sector. Now in its eighth year, this exhibition has established itself as the country’s largest specialized B2B platform for intensive horticulture, covering the entire production cycle—from orchard establishment to retail shelf placement.
Scale and Support:
- 2,657+ targeted visitors and 75+ exhibitors
- 20,000+ square meters of exhibition space
- Supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and the Government of Stavropol Krai
A Three-Day, Three-Focus Structure
What sets PRO YABLOKO apart is its carefully architected program, with each day targeting a different segment of the value chain:
Day One (June 9): Technology, Profitability, and Operational Efficiency
The opening day focuses on the critical question: where is profit generated and how can it be increased? Key discussion topics include:
- Cost reduction without quality loss
- Storage economics and the impact of quality on sale price
- Profitability analysis across different crops
- Digital solutions and AI implementation
- Real-time yield analytics
- Automated irrigation and nutrition systems
- Disease forecasting and production risk management
The technological agenda extends beyond apples to include pears, berries, cherries, nuts, and alternative crops as sources of additional margin.
Day Two (June 10): Industry Strategy to 2030 – Government and Business
The second day serves as the strategic center of the exhibition, featuring a plenary session and an All-Russian meeting dedicated to domestic horticulture development through 2030. Expected participants include representatives from:
- Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation
- Federation Council and State Duma
- Regional heads and relevant departments
- Industry unions and financial institutions
- Agricultural enterprise owners
Key agenda topics include state policy in horticulture, food security targets, investment project support mechanisms, preferential lending and leasing tools, storage infrastructure development, and export potential.
Day Three (June 11): Market, Processing, and Value Creation
The final day focuses on commercial outcomes—specifically, how to generate added value after harvest. Highlights include:
- Extended Trade and Procurement Session: Structured negotiations between producers and federal/regional retail chains, buyers, and distributors, including pilot supply agreements.
- PRO CIDR Special Zone: A dedicated area focused on processing and creating high-value-added products, featuring fermentation technologies, bottling and packaging equipment, brand development, and retail market entry strategies for cider and other processed fruit products.
Exhibition Sections:
PRO YABLOKO 2026 covers the full spectrum of industrial horticulture through twelve dedicated sections:
- Plant Protection and Nutrition
- Education and Science
- Modern Garden Constructions
- Planting Material (featuring major nurseries including Sady Stavropolya, Stavropolskaya Fruktovaya Dolina, and Sad-Gigant Ingushetia)
- Progressive Storage Technologies
- Leasing and Banking
- Equipment for Gardens and Nurseries
- Pre-sale Preparation and Sorting
- Retail and Trade
- Fruit Product Packaging
- Land Reclamation and Fertigation
- Realizing Export Potential
The Floral Powerhouse: FlowersExpo & GreenExpo 2026 (Moscow)
XVI International Exhibition FlowersExpo with GreenExpo. Life in ECO Style
September 7-9, 2026 | Crocus Expo, Moscow | Pavilion 1, Halls 1, 3, 4
If PRO YABLOKO dominates the fruit-growing segment, FlowersExpo reigns supreme across the broader floral, ornamental, and landscape sectors. Now in its 16th edition, this is Russia’s largest international exhibition for flowers, plants, gardening, and green technologies.
Scale:
- 18,000+ square meters of exhibition space
- 400+ exhibitors from Russia, China, Belarus, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, UAE, Serbia, Thailand, Chile, Ecuador, Ethiopia, and beyond
- 30,000+ professional visitors
- Supported by the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and the Moscow Government
Thematic Sections:
The exhibition is organized around key professional categories:
- Cut and Potted Flowers & Logistics (24%)
- Fertilizers, Soils, Plant Protection Products (24%)
- Floristry Accessories and Décor Items (15%)
- Nurseries, Seeds, Planting Material (15%)
- Production Materials (8%)
- Garden and Gardening Products (4%)
- Floristry (4%)
- Ecology and Landscape (2%)
Purchasing Center for Retail Chains and Garden Centers
A standout feature of FlowersExpo 2026 is the dedicated Purchasing Center, held on September 9, 2026, in Conference Hall F.
This structured B2B event brings together:
- Buyers and category managers from national retail chains and DIY stores
- Heads and managers of garden centers, flower shops, and hardware stores
- Manufacturers and suppliers exhibiting at the show (free participation for exhibitors)
Product categories covered include cut and potted flowers, saplings of ornamental and fruit trees, planting material, seeds, machinery, soils, fertilizers, plant protection products, irrigation and lighting systems, garden tools, floristry décor, and holiday decorations.
NEW for 2026: Landscape Days at GreenExpo
A significant addition to the 2026 program is Landscape Days, a new dedicated format within GreenExpo developed in cooperation with the Congress of Gardeners, the Association of Garden Centres, and the Guild of Landscape Industry Professionals.
The agenda focuses on ecology and aesthetics of urban public spaces, biophilic design, biodiversity, and green ecosystems. The program includes:
- “Green Marathon 2026: What Defines a Russian-Style Garden”
- “The Philosophy of the Japanese Garden” – including a live demonstration of Japanese garden creation
- Biodiversity Forum
- “Strategic Priorities of the Landscape Industry in Shaping a Comfortable Urban Environment”
- GreenExpo Forum: Current Challenges and Practical Solutions
Landscape Days provides a networking platform connecting public authorities, design studios, independent professionals, industry companies, and sustainable urban development experts.
Spring Events: MosGarden 2027 (Moscow)
International Exhibition of Outdoor Living and Garden Products
March 30 – April 2, 2027 | Crocus Expo, Moscow
For professionals in the outdoor living, garden décor, and landscaping equipment segments, MosGarden is the early-season must-attend event. As the sister exhibition to MosBuild (Russia’s largest construction and interior décor show), MosGarden benefits from significant cross-traffic and shared buyer pools.
Exhibition Sections:
- Outdoor Garden: Outdoor furniture, garden umbrellas, shading systems, outdoor lighting, garden furniture accessories, heaters, conservatories
- Garden Décor: Flower pots and containers, hanging baskets, lawn and garden ornaments, fencing, outdoor lighting and decoration
- Outdoor Leisure: Sleeping bags, camping furniture, camping lights, picnic supplies, trampolines, car refrigerators, tents, outdoor games
- BBQ & Accessories: Grills, barbecue products, fire pits, outdoor cooking equipment, cooking fuels
- Garden Care: Garden tools, garden machinery (lawn mowers, hedge trimmers), bulbs, fertilizers and chemicals, solar lighting, irrigation systems
MosGarden runs alongside MosBuild, MosHome, and MosFit, providing access to Russia’s 4 trillion ruble construction market and creating a comprehensive platform for home, garden, and construction professionals.
Regional Events: Expanding Reach
LAD. Landscape. Architecture. Design (Kazan)
April 15-16, 2026 | IT Park, Kazan
The Republic of Tatarstan hosts this specialized forum-exhibition focusing on landscape architecture and design. The 2026 edition featured the final of the All-Russian competition of suburban real estate concepts “LAD 2026,” along with business sessions, round tables, and master classes. For landscape professionals looking beyond Moscow, Kazan offers strong regional networking opportunities.
Flora Expo Astana & Grow Expo Astana (International – Kazakhstan)
April 7-9, 2027 | EXPO, Astana
While not in Russia, this event is highly relevant for Russian professionals seeking international partnerships. With Russian companies showing increasing interest in the Kazakhstani market, the exhibition serves as a neutral platform for Russian suppliers to meet foreign partners, demonstrate products, and maintain business connections. A Netherlands national pavilion is being formed, and 80% of exhibition space was already booked by late 2025.
Who Should Attend: A Professional’s Guide
| Event | Target Audience | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| PRO YABLOKO | Industrial fruit growers, agronomists, nursery operators, processors, retailers | Commercial horticulture, fruit production economics, government policy, processing |
| FlowersExpo | Flower growers, greenhouse operators, florists, garden centers, landscape architects | Ornamental plants, floristry, retail buying, landscape design |
| MosGarden | Garden product manufacturers, outdoor furniture companies, landscaping equipment suppliers | Outdoor living, garden décor, camping, BBQ, garden care machinery |
| LAD (Kazan) | Landscape architects, regional designers, suburban developers | Landscape design, regional projects, suburban concepts |
| Flora Expo Astana | Export-oriented Russian growers, international suppliers | Cross-border trade, new partnerships, Kazakhstan market entry |
Strategic Takeaways for 2026
1. Mineralnye Vody is the Horticulture Hub
For industrial fruit and berry production, PRO YABLOKO in June is non-negotiable. It’s where government meets business, and where technology meets commercial reality.
2. September in Moscow is for Flowers and Landscape
FlowersExpo (September 7-9) is the floral and landscape event of the year. The new Landscape Days format adds serious value for urban planners and environmental designers.
3. Spring Kick-off at Crocus Expo
MosGarden (March 30 – April 2, 2027) provides an early-season launchpad for garden products, perfectly timed for the upcoming Russian gardening season.
4. Regional Expansion is Real
The Kazan forum signals growing sophistication in Russia’s regional landscape markets. For businesses looking beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg, these regional events offer first-mover advantages.
5. Look to Kazakhstan
For Russian companies navigating current market challenges, Flora Expo Astana (April 7-9, 2027) offers access to international suppliers and a neutral business environment for maintaining global connections.
At a Glance: 2026 Russian Gardening Industry Events
| Event | Date | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| MosGarden 2026 | March 30 – April 2, 2027 | Crocus Expo, Moscow | Outdoor living, garden products, landscaping equipment |
| Flora Expo Astana | April 7-9, 2027 | EXPO, Astana (Kazakhstan) | International plants, seeds, equipment (Russian-friendly platform) |
| LAD Forum | April | IT Park, Kazan | Landscape architecture, regional design |
| PRO YABLOKO 2026 | June 9-11, 2026 | MinVodyExpo, Mineralnye Vody | Industrial fruit/berry production, processing, retail |
| FlowersExpo 2026 | September 7-9, 2026 | Crocus Expo, Moscow | Flowers, plants, garden centers, landscape |
| GreenExpo Landscape Days | September 7-9, 2026 | Crocus Expo, Moscow | Urban landscaping, biophilic design, biodiversity |
Russia’s gardening and horticulture industry in 2026/27 is defined by professionalization, scale, and strategic government backing. From the industrial orchards of Stavropol Krai to the landscape studios of Moscow and Kazan, the sector is maturing rapidly. The events calendar reflects this evolution—offering specialized, targeted platforms for every segment of the green economy.
For international suppliers, these exhibitions provide critical access to one of the world’s largest agricultural markets. For Russian professionals, they offer essential networking, education, and commercial opportunities.
Whether you grow fruit, sell flowers, design gardens, or manufacture equipment, the 2026/27 calendar has an event designed for you. The key is choosing the right platform—and planning ahead.
