The exhibition area for “Heimtextil Rossija”, the fifth international fair for textile products for home use, which takes place in Moscow from 23 to 26 September 2003, is being extended from one to two halls. The 2002 event attracted 175 exhibitors, including 70 from outside Russia, and 8 450 visitors. The fair’s organizers, Messe Frankfurt Rus and its Russian partner Rostextil/Textilexo, are expecting around 9 000 trade visitors this year.