Why Russia is turning to new premium lighting partners.
Since 2022, the Russian lighting market has undergone a fundamental shift. Major European and Western brands — including Signify (Philips), Legrand, iGuzzini, ERCO, and many others — have significantly scaled back or fully exited the market, leaving a notable gap in the premium and specification-grade segment.
At the same time, commercial development across Russia continues apace. Moscow City expands upward, new retail destinations open in Saint Petersburg, hospitality grows in Sochi and regional centers, and cultural venues seek world-class lighting design. The demand for premium quality has not diminished — but the supply landscape has dramatically changed.
Russian architects, developers, and lighting designers now face a choice: compromise on quality with lower-tier alternatives, or seek new premium partners who can deliver international-grade products with proper certification and support. Yakeen Lighting was built for exactly this moment.