Holding history

Systematic development since 1992 has enabled the Adamant holding company to become the largest trading and manufacturing corporation in northwestern Russia. We are confident about the future. Our confidence is based on the glorious history of the Adamant holding company, rich in memorable events, high-profile projects, and global achievements. Follow the main stages of the company's journey from its inception to the present day.

  • 1992

    • October 19

      Establishment of Adamant

    • Nov. 1

      The first store opened at 8 Sovetskaya Street, Building 9.

  • 1993

    • September 18

      The first store opened at 35 Bolshoy Prospekt P.S.

  • 1994

    • April 12

      Balkanskiy Shopping Mall opened — the holding's first shopping mall

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      Balkanskiy Shopping Mall opened —  the holding's first shopping mall
    • August 18

      A store opened at the following address: Sadovaya, 39-41

    • October 17

      The Adamant restaurant welcomed its first visitors

      The Adamant restaurant welcomed its first visitors
  • 1995

    • August 17

      The Eurostroy-Standard plant began operations.

      The Eurostroy-Standard plant began operations.
    • November 20

      The Ontrome confectionery workshop began operations.

      The Ontrome confectionery workshop began operations.
  • 1996

    • February 8

      Opening of the first Ontrome store

      Opening of the first Ontrome store
  • 1997

    • February 2

      Opening of the Shuvalovo shopping mall

    • August 15

      The Nevskie Vitrazy double-glazed window manufacturing plant was established.

      The Nevskie Vitrazy double-glazed window manufacturing plant was established.
  • 1998

    • March 14

      Opening of the Aerodrom shopping mall

      Opening of the Aerodrom shopping mall
    • May 25

      The Valhalla restaurant welcomed its first visitors.

      The Valhalla restaurant welcomed its first visitors.
  • 1999

    • October 10

      The Adamant-Stroy company was established.

      The Adamant-Stroy company was established.
    • November 10

      Opening of the Glukhoozerskoye Highway production complex

  • 2000

    • July 15

      Cosmetics department established Now well-known brands of professional skin and hair care products (Ericson Laboratoire, Amenity, Suu, Fudge, etc.) were launched for the Northwest market.

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    • August 23

      Opening of the Plaza entertainment complex

    • September 6

      Real Plasa furniture manufacturing began operations

    • October 16

      Opening of the Baltic shopping mall on Bolshoy Prospekt, Vasilyevsky Island

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      Opening of the Baltic shopping mall on Bolshoy Prospekt, Vasilyevsky Island
    • November 8

      The advertising agency “Reklama-Center” began operations.

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  • 2001

    • November 17

      Opening of the Nevsky shopping mall at 18 Bolshevikov Avenue, Dybienko Street metro station

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      Opening of the Nevsky shopping mall at 18 Bolshevikov Avenue, Dybienko Street metro station
  • 2002

  • 2003

    • June 27

      Opening of the Mercury shopping mall at 141 Savushkina Street

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      Opening of the Mercury shopping mall at 141 Savushkina Street
    • October 18

      Opening of the Nord shopping mall at the Prospekt Prosvescheniya metro station

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      Opening of the Nord shopping mall at the Prospekt Prosvescheniya metro station
    • October 25

      Opening of the Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall at the Novocherkasskaya metro station

      Opening of the Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall at the Novocherkasskaya metro station
  • 2004

    • March 6

      Opening of the Ozerki shopping mall at the Ozerki metro station

      Opening of the Ozerki shopping mall at the Ozerki metro station
    • April 20

      New Technologies, a company specializing in powder coating of metal, was established.

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    • June 1

      Chernye Kamni recreation center opened The largest zoo of ungulates in Karelia, the Karelian Zoo, is located on the territory of the recreation center.

      Chernye Kamni recreation center opened
The largest zoo of ungulates in Karelia, the Karelian Zoo, is located on the territory of the recreation center.
  • 2005

    • July 2

      The Kaunis Hotel opened in Karelia

    • December 22

      Opening of the Adamant-Project design bureau

      Opening of the Adamant-Project design bureau
    • December 25

      Opening of the architectural studio “Studio ADM, Freifeld, Sedakov”

  • 2006

    • March 4

      Opening of the Continent shopping mall at 99 Stachek Avenue (Avtovo metro station)

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      Opening of the Continent shopping mall at 99 Stachek Avenue (Avtovo metro station)
    • April

      Opening of the Varshavsky Express shopping mall 118 Obvodny Canal Embankment (Baltiskaya and Frunzenskaya metro stations)

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      Opening of the Varshavsky Express shopping mall 
118 Obvodny Canal Embankment (Baltiskaya and Frunzenskaya metro stations)
    • May

      The Adamant holding company won the Russian Trade Olympus National Award in the category “Largest Chain of Shopping malls in the Russian Federation.”

    • May

      Opening of the ActiveSport Center in the Mercury shopping mall

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      Opening of the ActiveSport Center in the Mercury shopping mall
    • September

      Opening of the Tower shopping and office center in the Balkanskiy shopping mall

    • December 15

      Opening of the Nevsky Atrium shopping center Responding to questions from journalists, Igor Leitis, president of the Adamant holding company, said: "...The renovation of the building, which was constructed in 1848, took more than a year and was actually a joint effort by several companies from both St. Petersburg and Moscow. It was not an easy process. Suffice it to say that the complete renovation of the building was carried out without closing the lobby of the Mayakovskaya metro station, which is located on part of the first floor of the building, but the use of new technologies and the experience and skills of our specialists made it possible to successfully solve all the complex problems."

  • 2007

    • July 2

      The modern concrete production plant Molodoy Udarnik was put into operation. The plant is one of the largest producers of concrete and mortar in the North-West region.

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    • August 17

      Opening of the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street (Pionerskaya metro station)

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      Opening of the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street (Pionerskaya metro station)
    • September 1

      Adamant takes to the ice Opening of the ice rink at the Varshavski Express shopping mall

      Adamant takes to the ice
Opening of the ice rink at the Varshavski Express shopping mall
    • September 5

      At the PRO estate 2007 international investment forum, Adamant Holding Company was awarded an honorary diploma “For contribution to the development of the Russian real estate market.”

    • November 3-11

      The Continent shopping mall on Stachek hosted participants in the 43rd QubicaAMF World Cup of Bowling.

  • 2008

    • Main of the year

      Among the top five The Adamant holding company entered the top five largest commercial real estate owners according to Forbes, becoming the record holder in the ranking for the number of Shopping Malls located within a single city.

    • February

      Opening of the Atelier art café in the Baltiysky shopping mall

    • March

      Europe's largest glass processing plant in its class began operations: Russian Glass Company in Osinovaya Roscha.

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      Europe's largest glass processing plant in its class began operations: Russian Glass Company in Osinovaya Roscha.
    • April

      The Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya received the Commercial Real Estate Saint Petersburg Award in the Retail Real Estate category as the Best Shopping Mall of 2008.

      The Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya received the Commercial Real Estate Saint Petersburg Award in the Retail Real Estate category as the Best Shopping Mall of 2008.
    • May

      Opening of a shopping gallery in the Moscow multifunctional complex

    • May

      Opening of the Atmosfera shopping mall at the Komendantsky Prospekt metro station

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      Opening of the Atmosfera shopping mall at the Komendantsky Prospekt metro station
    • June

      Opening of the Russian Glass Company plant in Krasnodar Kuban became the seventh region in which the Russian Glass Company opened a production facility of this scale.

    • July 24-27

      The ice rink at the Varshavsky Express shopping mall hosted a stage of the World Curling Championship.

      The ice rink at the Varshavsky Express shopping mall hosted a stage of the World Curling Championship.
  • 2009

    • June 19

      Developer of the Year In 2009 Adamant Holding wins in three nominations: Multifunctional Center (Moskva), Small shopping mall (Prisma) and Developer of the Year Developer of the Year In 2009, Adamant Holding Company won in three categories: Multifunctional complex (MFC Moscow), Small Shopping Mall (Prisma Soping Center), and Developer of the Year.

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    • September

      Opening of the ice rink at the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street

      Opening of the ice rink at the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street
    • October

      Opening of the Continent na Zvezdnoy retail and office complex The nine-story building houses a Prisma hypermarket, a B+ class office center, and a multi-level parking garage.

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      Opening of the Continent na Zvezdnoy retail and office complex
The nine-story building houses a Prisma hypermarket, a B+ class office center, and a multi-level parking garage.
    • November

      Opening of the Curling Hall in the Varshavskiy Express shopping mall

      Opening of the Curling Hall in the Varshavskiy Express shopping mall
  • 2010

    • May

      The first season of Aurora Fashion Week Russia — We want to create a kind of fashion hub for business, a place where innovations in the fashion industry can be transferred. Here, foreigners can learn about our fashion, and Russian designers can get help promoting their products in the West. (Mikhail Bazhenov, Vice President of the holding company, on Aurora Fashion Week)

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      The first season of Aurora Fashion Week Russia
— We want to create a kind of fashion hub for business, a place where innovations in the fashion industry can be transferred. Here, foreigners can learn about our fashion, and Russian designers can get help promoting their products in the West. (Mikhail Bazhenov, Vice President of the holding company, on Aurora Fashion Week)
    • September

      ICE PARK, a large ice rink and curling rink, was opened in the Mercury shopping mall

    • September

      Opening of the second ActiveSport center in the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya Street

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      Opening of the second ActiveSport center in the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya Street
    • November 14-21

      The second season of Aurora Fashion Week Russia

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  • 2011

    • May 23-29

      Third season of Aurora Fashion Week More than 14 designers from the UK, France, Italy, and Russia presented their collections during the third season of AFW Russia.

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      Third season of Aurora Fashion Week
More than 14 designers from the UK, France, Italy, and Russia presented their collections during the third season of AFW Russia.
    • June

      Opening of the new PRIZMA shopping mall (Osinovaya Roscha, Vyborgskoye Shosse / Ring Road)

      Opening of the new PRIZMA shopping mall
(Osinovaya Roscha, Vyborgskoye Shosse / Ring Road)
    • June

      Igor Leitis, President of Adamant Holding, awarded the title of Honored Builder of the Russian Federation

    • September

      Opening of the Ligov shopping mall at the Obvodny Canal metro station

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      Opening of the Ligov shopping mall at the Obvodny Canal metro station
    • September

      Three shoping malls managed by Adamant Management Company — Atmosfera Shopping Mall, Continent Shopping Mall on Stachek Street, and Continent Shopping Mall on Baykonkurskaia Street — were included in the TOP 100 best shopping centers in Russia in 2011 according to the Guild of Managers and Developers.

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    • October 10-16

      The fourth season of Aurora Fashion Week At the last season, the project was synchronized with the global fashion calendar for the first time, which helped strengthen the status of the Week as a professional event in the fashion industry.

      The fourth season of Aurora Fashion Week
At the last season, the project was synchronized with the global fashion calendar for the first time, which helped strengthen the status of the Week as a professional event in the fashion industry.
    • In 2011

      The president of the Adamant holding company was named the winner in the category - Top Manager of the Year in Development. The TOP 100 ranking also included the vice presidents of Adamant Holding Company: Mikhail Viktorovich Bazhenov (Retail category), Evgeny Mikhailovich Gurevich (Retail Chain category) and Arkady Yuryevich Teplitsky (Development, Retail category).

      Press Release of St. Petersburg Administration
  • 2012

    • August

      Opening of the Mezhdunarodny shopping mall, St. Petersburg, 3 Bely Kuna Street

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      Opening of the Mezhdunarodny shopping mall, St. Petersburg, 3 Bely Kuna Street
    • October

      20 years of success! In October 2012, the Adamant Holding Company celebrated its 20th anniversary!

      20 years of success! In October 2012, the Adamant Holding Company celebrated its 20th anniversary!
    • December

      Top Manager of the Year. Igor Mikhailovich Leitis, President of Adamant Holding, was named Top Manager of the Year at the annual Delovoy Peterburg TOP-100 awards. Mikhail Viktorovich Bazhenov, Vice President of Adamant Holding, was also included in the ranking.

      "Delovoy Petersburg"
    • December

      4th place in the ranking of the “Top 50 largest owners of commercial real estate.” The Adamant holding company took 4th place in the ranking of the “Top 50 largest owners of commercial real estate in 2012” according to Retailer Publishing House, while maintaining its leading position in its region.

    • December

      On December 25, 2012, the 12 Stuliev furniture center opened in the second phase of the Balkania NOVA shopping mall.

      On December 25, 2012, the 12 Stuliev furniture center opened in the second phase of the Balkania NOVA shopping mall.
    • December

      Opening of the Continent shopping amall on Bukharestskaya Street On December 28, 2012, the Continent shopping mall on Bukharestskaya Street opened its doors to visitors. The complex also includes a new ice rink, “Skating Rink in Continent.”

      Opening of the Continent shopping amall  on Bukharestskaya Street
On December 28, 2012, the Continent shopping mall on Bukharestskaya Street opened its doors to visitors. The complex also includes a new ice rink, “Skating Rink in Continent.”
    • December

      Opening of the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya In December 2012, the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya opened its doors to visitors—the fourth in the Continent shopping mall chain.

      Opening of the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya
In December 2012, the Continent shopping mall on Zvezdnaya opened its doors to visitors—the fourth in the Continent shopping mall chain.
  • 2013

    • January 20

      Opening of ICE PARK in the Balkania NOVA On January 20, 2013, Adamant Holding opened its fifth ice entertainment facility—the ICE PARK ice rink in the Balkania NOVA shopping mall!

      Opening of ICE PARK in the Balkania  NOVA 
On January 20, 2013, Adamant Holding opened its fifth ice entertainment facility—the ICE PARK ice rink in the Balkania NOVA shopping mall!
    • May

      Adamant ranked among Russia's top three developers according to INFOLine Developer Russia TOP-100

      INFOLine Developer Russia
    • October

      Adamant is the largest developer of shopping malls in St. Petersburg Delovoy Peterburg awarded the best developers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

      Adamant is the largest developer of shopping malls in St. Petersburg
Delovoy Peterburg awarded the best developers in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region
    • December

      Opening of the new building of the Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall. In December 2013, the third building of the popular Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall opened to visitors.

      Opening of the new building of the Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall.
In December 2013, the third building of the popular Zanevsky Cascade shopping mall opened to visitors.
  • 2014

    • April

      Builder of the Year! The Adamant Holding won the competition in the categories “Best Company in Commercial Real Estate Construction” and “Best Company in the Production of Building Materials, Products, and Structures” (ZAO RSK).

      the Builder of the Year
    • April

      Russian curling champion! The Adamant curling team became three-time winners of the Russian championship, winning gold at the competition in Sochi!

      Russian curling champion!
The Adamant curling team became three-time winners of the Russian championship, winning gold at the competition in Sochi!
    • September

      Opening of the Armada Park warehouse terminal (phase I)

      Opening of the Armada Park warehouse terminal (phase I)
  • 2015

    • January

      Opening of the Ice Rink at the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street

      Opening of the Ice Rink at the Continent shopping mall on Baikonurskaya Street
  • 2016

    • September

      Opening of the Kitai Gorod shopping mall

      Opening of the Kitai Gorod shopping mall
    • September

      Opening of Phase 2 of the Armada Park warehouse complex – Pyaterochka distribution center for X5 Retail Group

      Opening of Phase 2 of the Armada Park warehouse complex – Pyaterochka distribution center for X5 Retail Group
  • 2017

    • July

      The Russian Glass Company presented a new brand – X-ONE: smart windows

  • 2019

    • April

      Russian curling champion! The Adamant men's curling team became seven-time Russian champions.

      Russian curling champion! The Adamant men's curling team became seven-time Russian champions.
  • 2021

    • 05.09.2021

      Opening of FoodPark Mercury in Mercury shopping mall

      Opening of FoodPark Mercury in Mercury shopping mall
  • 2022

    • 19.12.2022

      Opening of the food mall Vokzal 1853

      Opening of the food mall Vokzal 1853
    • 05.09.2022

      Opening of the Food Park Nord at the Nord shopping mall

      Opening of the Food Park Nord at the Nord shopping mall