Yulia Dolzhenkova

Russian pet industry 2021

Russian pet industry 2021

The Russian pet market has significantly changed within the last year, alike pet markets in many other countries. However, the pandemic of COVID-19 probably has had a lesser effect being second after the economic turmoil.

New era for Bethowen

New era for Bethowen

Bethowen is one of the biggest pet retail chains in Russia. PETS International arranged for its Russian agent Yulia Dolzhenkova to interview George Chkareuli, the new CEO, about his vision and ambitions for the company.

Russian pet market trends

Russian pet market trends

The Russian pet market remains an extreme challenge and lucrative opportunity for the industry. With a growing pet population (54+ million dogs and cats) there is gold to be struck. But how do you change the heart of traditional ‘table scrap’ pet owners?

Russia: adapting to change

Russia: adapting to change

In recent years Russia experienced serious domestic and international political and economic upheavals. However, the pet industry proved well able to withstand these adverse effects.

Crisis as a challenge

Crisis as a challenge

A year ago, we wrote about the huge potential of Russia’s pet industry, rising imports and retail sales. However, the past year has not been easy for Russia nor its pet market.