MosBuild is Russia's largest and best-known trade event, comprising 16 individual exhibitions that cover the entire spectrum of products and services within the building and interiors industry. The co-location of individual exhibitions means that the event attracts large numbers of visitors, whilst ensuring that exhibitors receive a targeted audience. MosBuild has a large proportion of loyal participants - a testament to its reputation as the largest and best-known exhibition for the building and interiors industry in Russia, Eastern Europe and the CIS. The show has become a proven effective route into the dynamic market of Russia. The exhibition was launched in 1995 as Batimat MosBuild and hosted 200 companies from 20 countries. From modest beginnings, MosBuild grew quickly and some key sectors and product groups emerged that would shape the future of the event and indeed the market. In 2010, the event featured 2, 090 exhibiting companies from 48 countries. The event also attracted an attendance of 194, 440. The growth of MosBuild is set to continue in 2011 and beyond.