Since 2017 we have seen more than 30 new hookah brands coming from Russia. Most Russian hookahs are made from stainless steel, they are about 50-60 cm high and their design is elegant and modern. In the list below, you will find summary information for the most popular Russian hookahs along with their price for buying a online. Prices depend on the currency rate (Ruble to Euro) and shipping cost.
1. Nube Unique
Nube Unique is one of the most innovative Russian hookahs. It has a purge system with two positions. In position 1, the smoke is purged through the purge valve. In position 2, air is blown from the mouthpiece to the shisha bowl with the purpose of cooling down the bowl. Overall this hookah has a symmetric design and a nice up-stem.
Material: Stainless steel (AISI-321)
Price: 140-250 Euros
Website: https://nubeunique.com
2. Alpha Hookah
Alpha Hookah is the most exported Russian hookah. There are two popular models Model X (left photo) and Model S (right).
Material: Stainless steel and plastic (POM)
Stem Diameter (ID): 13 mm
Total Height: 55 cm
Price: 120-180 Euros
Website: http://alphahookah.ru
3. Mattpear Hookah
Mattpear Hookahs are known for the magnetic hose connectors and the nice diffuser. There are two main models: Mattpear Classic and Mattpear Simple. The photo below shows Mattpear Classic (Black).
Material: Stainless steel and plastic (POM)
Price: 150-220 Euros
Website: https://mattpear.co
4. Union Hookah
Union Hookah basically offers two options. The all stainless steel option (right photo) and the cheaper option (left photo) which combines stainless steel with plastic (POM). The looks are great with a nice color combinations.
Material: Stainless steel and plastic (POM)
Total Height: 47-53 cm
Price: 120-350 Euros
Website: www.facebook.com/unionhooka
5. Maklaud Hookah
Maklaud is one of the most popular hookah brands in Russia. The characteristic of Maklaud hookahs is the animal and other head sculptures at the up stem.
Material: Stainless steel (AISI 304)
Stem Diameter (ID): 14 mm
Vase Neck Diameter (ID): 45 mm
Price: 200-900 Euros
Website: https://maklaud.ru
Location: Yekaterinburg
6. VZ Hookah
One of the first Russian hookahs. The first VZ hookahs were made from bronze. Since then, the design has evolve and the quality has improved.
Material: Stainless steel
Total Height: 50-60 cm
Price: 150-450 Euros
Website: www.instagram.com/vz_hookah
7. Gometry Hookah
Geometry hookah started in 2018. It has a hidden purge system, purging around the hub. Variety of well-crafted stem sleeves to choose from.
Material: Stainless steel AISI 304
Total Height: 55 cm
Dimensions: Tray D=20cm t=1.5mm, Upstem ID=13mm, Downstem ID=14 mm
Price: 150-400 Euros
Website: www.instagram.com/geometry_hookah
www.facebook.com/geometryhookah
8. Japona
Japona hookahs are characterized by their unique Asian design. Overall a bit overpriced hookahs for the quality you get.
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 350-600 Euros
Website: www.japonahookah.com
Location: Saint Petersburg
9. Totem Hookah
Stainless steel hookah with wood around the up-stem. One of the few hookahs with polished finish.
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 150-400 Euros
Website: https://vk.com/totemhookah
www.facebook.com/Totemhookah/
10. Conceptic Design
Stem Diameter (ID): 13 mm
Total Height: 70 cm
Body Material: Stainless steel AISI 304
Silicone hose ID/OD = 11/15
Price: 150-300 € (10000-18000 RUB)
Website: https://concepticdesign.ru
www.facebook.com/conceptichookah
11. DSH Hookah
DSH (Dream Smoke Hookah) offers high quality and beautiful design. DSH hookah optionally comes with an innovative molasses trap, which can keep the stem of the hookah clean.
Stem Diameter (ID): 13 mm
Total Height: 60-65 cm
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 150-300 € (10000-18000 RUB)
Website: https://dsh-hookah.ru/
12. SoftSmoke Hookah
Simple design and low cost option from Russia. Soft Smoke lite is a simple stick hookah. Add feature are the up-stem sleeves which can make the hookah look nice. Other models: Mist, Cloud, One and Elegant
Material: Stainless steel (AISI 304) + POM
Dimensions: Stem ID=12 mm, Total height 55 cm (Lite model)
Price: 120-250 Euros
Website: https://softsmoke.ru/
Video Review: DSH vs Softsmoke
13. Avion Hookah
Simple design and low cost option from Russia. Hidden purge around the hub. Very similar to Pandora Hookah. There is cheaper version with plastic (POM) hub.
Material: Stainless steel. POM
Price: 120-250 Euros
Website: www.facebook.com/avion.hookah/
Review Avion Stick: https://youtu.be/ 4KyPeCdpN2g
14. Pandora Hookah
Good quality, low cost option, very similar to Avion Hookah.
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 120-250 Euros
Dimensions: Total height: 52 cm, Tray diameter: 20 cm, Stem ID = 14mm
Website: https://pandora-hookah.ru/ Also: Instagram page
15. Dark Matter Hookah
Good quality, heavy pipe. Full stainless steel version is quiet similar to Pandora Hookah and Avion hookah. Plus: it has screen-tray inside its tray.
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 120-250 Euros
Website: https://darkmatt.com/
Review: https://youtu.be/bNiD7L7ERuQ
16. Werkbund hookah
Werkbund hookah are unique Russian hookahs made from clay and wood. Werkbund also has an nice collections of shisha accessories and the more standard Maverick stainless steel hookah.
Material: Clay and wood
Price: 220 – 300 Euros
Website: https://store.werkbund-hookah.com/
17. First Hookah
First Hookah has a very nice design similar to other standard Russian shisha pipes. Overall a good value for money. Purge is either from above the hub or below the tray (just revere the hookah sleeve). There is a full stainless steel version and a more budget with plastic hub, plastic diffuser and plastic stem sleeve.
Material: Stainless steel: stem, tray; Plastic: Hub, diffuser, stem sleeve
Price: 150-300 Euros
Dimensions: Height 55 cm; (up/down) Stem ID 13mm, OD=16mm (M16x1.5); Tray D=21cm t=1.2 mm; Hub fit on vase with 45 mm ID at neck, mouthpiece OD=14mm, ID=10mm
Website: http://firsthookah.ru/
https://youtu.be/PrGMs0GmyK0
18. Korres Hookah
Korres Hookah has a stainless steel stem and plastic hub and stem sleeve. Unique characteristic of this hookah it is that you can easily adjust the diffuser without opening the hookah base using the knob on top of the hub.
Material: Stem and diffuser made of stainless steel. Hub and other parts plastic (POM)
Price: 150-300 Euros
Website: Not available
19. JetPack Hookah
JetPack hookah introduced their hookahs is early 2019. Stainless steel stem, Plastic hub, Step outer side has nice acrylic or resin finishes to select from. Unique hidden purge system purging from the hub towards the base.
Material: Stainless steel, Plastic, Wood? with resin and acrylic finishes
Price: 120 – 300 Euros
Instagram page: www.instagram.com/ jetpack_hookah
20. Like Smoke
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 150 – 250 Euros
Website: www.facebook.com/Like SmokeHookha/
21. Inhale Hookah – Police
Video presentation here: https://youtu.be/w3pnpofbqKE (in Russian language)
Material: Stainless steel, Plastic
Price: 200 – 300 Euro
Website: www.facebook.com/Inhale hookahspb/
22. Avanti Hookah
Avanti hookah has a basic entry-level stick hookah called Avanti Offspring. There is a variety of stem sleeves to upgrade your hookah.
Material: Stainless steel, Plastic, Aluminium sleeves
Price: 90 – 250 Euros
Website: www.instagram.com/avanti_ hookah/
23. Gorgona Hookah
Gorgona Hookah has two models. Gorgona Pan and Gorgona Grace. Gorgona Pan has a unique purge system. Instead of ball valve it has a plastic plate (POM material) that lifts up during purging.
Material: Stainless steel and Plastic (POM)
Dimensions: Height 48 cm; Stem ID=14 mm M16X1 ; Hose connector o-rings 11×2 mm; Tray D=28cm?/t=1mm
Price: Euros
Height: 54 cm
Website: https://www.gorgonashop.com/
www.facebook.com/_zolevgen_-100110841362390/
24. Y4 Hookah
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 200-250 Euros
Height: 50 cm
Website: www.y4hookah.com/
25. Y.K.A.P
Material: Stainless steel
Price: 150-250 Euros
Website: https://ykap.ru/
26. Panda Hookahs
Material: Stainless steel and plastic
Price: 100-250 Euros
Height: 50 cm
Website: www.instagram.com/panda_shisha
27. KHMARA Hookah
28. Blade Hookah
Blade Hookahs have a variety of models mostly inspired by other hookah brands
Website: www.instagram.com/blade_
hookah/
29. Ufo Hookah
Material: Stainless steel and Plastic
Website: www.instagram.com/hookahufo
30. CWP Hookahs
CWP Hookahs have a variety of models mostly inspired by other hookah brands
Website: https://shop.cwp-int.com/
31. R.F. Hookahs
RF Hookahs have a variety of models mostly inspired by other hookah brands
Website: https://vk.com/id431107874
32. Hardwood Hookahs
Hardwood hookahs have wooden stem. Various designs available
Website: http://hardwoodhookah.com/