01
The merchant, weary of middlemen
You are already importing. But you are paying too much, through wholesalers who take a cut along the way. You want direct access to your suppliers.
Objective: break the chain
EDITION 07 · JUNE 14–24, 2027 · MOSCOW
11 days in Russia.
A guide just for you.
Suppliers, partners, and investors vetted on-site.
25 African entrepreneurs have already done it. This edition offers 15 spots. Yours could be the next one.
In 10 seconds — is this trip for you?
→ Free 30-minute strategic call. No commitment.
6editions
25+entrepreneurs
1Md+FCFA generated
15places / publishing
FOR WHOM
Do you recognize yourself in one of these 3 profiles?
If so, there’s a place for you in this edition. If not, we’ll tell you honestly during the call.
02
The entrepreneur looking to shift gears
Your business is up and running. But your competitors are moving faster. You suspect they have access to something you don’t.
Objective: to catch up with them03
The serious project initiator
You have a solid idea. You don’t want to spend another six months theorizing. You want to see the factories, get your hands on the products, and negotiate.
Goal: launch for real WHAT YOU LEAVE WITH
Not memories. Measurable results.
-42%
regarding the purchase costs observed among our alumni after their first direct container shipment
3 to 5
suppliers vetted on-site and tested by your dedicated guide
90 days
sourcing support following your return — up to the first container
24h
average time to receive your first approved quotes in return
« I used to buy through intermediaries, thinking I was getting good prices. In the end, I was paying nearly double the actual cost. With my very first direct order, I saved 42%. The trip paid for itself in two months. »
— A.K., textile importer, West Africa YOUR ITINERARY
11 days. 4 cities. One single goal: your margins.
Day 1
Arrival in Moscow
Airport welcome by your guide. Private transfer, 4-star hotel, welcome dinner with the group.
Days 2–3
Trade shows
Your guide focuses on the exhibition halls that matter for your sector. Pre-scheduled meetings, live negotiations.
Days 4–6
Strategic large-scale plants
Factory visits tailored to your roadmap: textiles, electronics, packaging, furniture, etc.
Days 7–9
Field validations + Summary
Production capacity, export history, supplier screening.
Days 10–11
Returns
Post-trip action plan, onboarding support.
Moscow Saint Petersburg Yekaterinburg Kazan Kaluga Nizhny Novgorod
A DAY WITH YOUR GUIDE
Here is what a typical day looks like.
Not a guided tour. A business day structured minute by minute, with an expert who works exclusively for you.
The day before
Your day is already mapped out
While you are donating, your guide identifies the 4 most relevant booths. He has already contacted 3 vendors to confirm their presence.
8 AM – 12 PM
Live negotiations
He reads the supplier’s body language, then alerts you in a hushed aside, in French: « That one—his answer was vague. Do we dig deeper, or move on? »
12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Strategic Lunch
Not a tourist break. You are actively sifting through the encounters of the morning—deciding what warrants a follow-up, and what should be left behind.
2:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Field checks
Registration number, export history, production capacity. Not a promotional PDF — the reality.
The evening
Review at the hotel
You walk away with 3 solid leads and an action plan for the next day—not a jumble of 50 confusing business cards.
Multiply this day by 11. That’s what travel is.
THE DIFFERENCE
Go alone or go with us.
You can go it alone. That is a legitimate option. Here is what you need to weigh honestly.
Alone
- Contactless Visa Business card — may be declined
- Airport with no reception/assistance — at least 3 hours lost
- Enormous halls with no bilingual guide
- Negotiating in Russian without cultural codes
- Prices inflated to 2–3× the actual rate
- Risk of the «disappointing container»
- Returned with business cards, zero contracts
With us
- Visa managed from A to Z + invitation letter
- Airport meet-and-greet + private transfer
- Dedicated, bilingual guide, 8 am–6 pm, exclusively for you
- Negotiation repositioned according to Russian norms
- Actual factory prices, verified on-site
- Each supplier audited according to our criteria grid
- Return with signed contracts + approved partners
The calculation is simple : How much will a single failed container shipment cost you? For many of our clients, the investment pays for itself with the very first secured order.
FORMATS
3 formats. One single principle: your guide, exclusively for you.
STANDARD
2 500 000 FCFA
1 person · 11 days / 10 nights - Dedicated guide 8 am–6 pm · 11 days
- 4★ Hotel Moscow · 10 nights
- Airport welcome + transfers
- Pre-trip strategic assessment
- Trade show access
- Targeted factory visit
- Strategic and Practical Guides for African Entrepreneurs – Doing Business Between Africa and Russia
- 3 months of post-trip sourcing
⭐ The most chosen
PREMIUM
4 500 000 FCFA
1 person · 11 days / 10 nights - ⚡ Flight ticket included
- ⚡ 2 factory visits outside the region
- ⚡ Transport + accommodation outside the region (you + guide)
- ⚡ Total geographical freedom
- + all STANDARD content
DUO
4 700 000 FCFA
2 people · i.e., 2,350,000 per person - 2 separate, dedicated guides
- 2 independent roadmaps
- Hotel: shared room or 2 rooms
- Factory tours for everyone
- 2 Strategic and Practical Guides for African Entrepreneurs – Doing Business Between Africa and Russia
- + all STANDARD content ×2
⚠️ Namely 15 spots max · 30% deposit · balance due 30 days before departure
OUR COMMITMENTS
3 commitments. Zero gray areas.
Before paying
If at the strategic call we feel that this trip is not for you — we tell you so. No deposit requested before mutual validation.
48 hours after arrival
If your guide doesn’t match your sector, we’ll replace it. Immediately. No questions asked. Without delay.
After your return
Running the program 100% on your own, without a qualified partner? We’ll provide 3 months of remote sourcing—until you’ve secured your partners.
FAQ
The questions we’re actually asked.
No. Your dedicated guide is a French speaker who is also bilingual in Russian. They provide real-time translation, negotiate on your behalf, and interpret cultural cues for you.
Yes: a 30% deposit upon confirmation, with the balance due 30 days before departure. For specific cases, we can discuss those during the strategy call.
Serious African entrepreneurs: importers, distributors, brand creators, and those behind large-scale projects. Our only criterion: the stability and soundness of the venture.
Group option: cohort of 15 people maximum, fixed dates (June 14–24, 2027). Private option: quote-based, flexible dates. In both cases, your dedicated guide is there exclusively for you.
You could. But consider the implications: a visa obtained without local contact, an airport arrival with no one to meet you, vast exhibition halls with no bilingual guides, and negotiations conducted without an understanding of cultural norms. The cost of a failed shipment far outweighs the investment required for the trip.
⏳ 7 spots remaining · June 2027 edition.
Next step: a 30-minute call.
Not a sales call. An honest audit of your situation—your industry, budget, and business stage. If it’s not the right time, we’ll tell you. And you won’t have paid a thing.
Book my strategy callGroup trips take place only twice a year (in June and October). The next window after June is October 2027.
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