The Bridge Podcast Ep.3 | David Henderson-Stewart: British Watchmaker | Top 100 Foreigners in Russia

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Bridge Podcast by Moscow Connect — our interview series featuring the Top 100 Foreigners in Russia and future candidates for the Bridge Awards 2026. In this episode, Philip Hutchinson and Guy Eames sit down with David Henderson-Stewart, a British businessman and watch manufacturer in Russia, known for his work in the world of Russian watchmaking & his position as Chairman & Owner of Raketa. David shares his journey from Britain to Russia, his experience building and developing a serious manufacturing business, and what it takes for a foreign entrepreneur to succeed in one of Russia’s most historic and complex industries. This conversation explores business, craftsmanship, culture, resilience, and the unique perspective of a foreigner who has not only lived in Russia, but helped preserve and promote Russian watchmaking on the international stage. Topics discussed include: • David Henderson-Stewart’s journey to Russia • British entrepreneurship in Russia • The world of Russian watchmaking • Building a manufacturing business in Russia • Culture, tradition, and craftsmanship • Challenges facing foreign business owners • Why Russia remains attractive to international entrepreneurs • The future of The Bridge and the Top 100 Foreigners in Russia The Bridge Podcast is a Moscow Connect series dedicated to telling the stories of influential, interesting, and inspiring foreigners connected to Russia. Subscribe to Moscow Connect for more interviews with politicians, entrepreneurs, public figures, creators, business leaders, and foreign residents shaping the conversation around modern Russia. #DavidHendersonStewart #RussianWatches #BritishInRussia #MoscowConnect #TheBridgePodcast #Top100Foreigners #BridgeAwards2026 #RussiaBusiness #Watchmaking #Raketa #Podcast #Interview #ForeignersInRussia Visit my website for more: https://moscowconnect.ru/ ✅ Subscribe To The Channel For More Videos:    / @moscowconnect   ✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://moscowconnect.ru/ ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram:   / moscowconnect   👉 Instagram (Philip):   / philipvlogs   👉 (X)Twitter: https://x.com/moscowconnect 👉 Tiktok:   / russiaconnect   👉 VK: https://vk.com/philiphutch 📩 For business inquiries: [email protected] ✅ Join Our Telegram Groups: 👉 https://t.me/philiphutch 👉 https://t.me/moscowconnection ============================== ✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉    • An Englishman Finds a Real American Diner ...   👉    • Brit Tries E-Scooters in Moscow 🇷🇺🛴 | Metr...   👉    • Why This British Guy Filming the Moscow Me...   👉    • The Best Tomatoes in the World Are in… Rus...   👉    • How to Move to Russia Under Putin’s 702 De...   👉    • Rent or Buy in Russia? What Foreigners Nee...   ============================= 🔎 Related Phrases: HASHTAGS