Key facts for Russia
New Year, not Christmas, is the main corporate gifting occasion.
How companies in Russia give year-end gifts
In Russia, New Year is by far the most important corporate gifting occasion, with gifts handed out at year-end parties and sent to clients in late December, before the long New Year break. Orthodox Christmas on 7 January is a religious holiday within that break. Workplace gifts are also customary on 23 February and 8 March. However, EU sanctions prohibit exports of many goods to Russia, including luxury goods above set value thresholds, and major international couriers have suspended service, so sending corporate gifts from Poland is not currently practical.
Gift occasions in Russia
New Year
the main corporate gifting occasion
Defender of the Fatherland Day
workplace gifts for men are customary
International Women's Day
workplace gifts for women are customary
Good practice
- Check current EU sanctions before planning any shipment
Avoid
- Do not plan standard courier deliveries from the EU
Design and wording
New Year designs are standard.
Gift policies
The Russian Civil Code (art. 575) limits gifts to state and municipal employees, and to staff of educational, medical and social institutions, to ordinary gifts worth no more than RUB 3,000.
Delivery to Russia
EU sanctions prohibit exports of many goods to Russia, and major international couriers have suspended service, so standard courier delivery from Poland is not available.
Planning dates for Russia
| Order personalized stock advent calendars by | 13 Nov 2026 |
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| Order Christmas hampers by | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Fully custom calendars for 2027 — order between | 01.2027 – 08.2027 |
Indicative planning dates; exact dates are confirmed in your proposal.
Frequently asked questions
Can we ship corporate gifts from Poland to Russia?
Not through standard channels. EU sanctions prohibit exports of many goods to Russia, and major couriers have suspended service.
What is the main corporate gifting occasion in Russia?
New Year. Christmas is celebrated by the Orthodox Church on 7 January, during the New Year holidays.