remont

Remont is a noun used in several Slavic languages, notably Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Belarusian, meaning repair, restoration, or renovation of an object or system. The term can refer to routine maintenance aimed at keeping equipment in good working order as well as to more extensive work that restores or upgrades a building, vehicle, machine, or infrastructure. In English-language contexts the closest equivalents are repair, overhaul, renovation, or refurbishment.

In practice, remont covers phases: assessment of condition, planning and budgeting, procurement of parts and services, execution of repairs or renovations, testing and commissioning, and documentation. Depending on scope, work may be preventive (scheduled servicing), corrective (fixing faults after failure), or cosmetic (surface improvements). Major renovations may involve structural changes, energy efficiency improvements, or modernization and can require permits and compliance with safety codes.

In everyday life, remont is a common household activity in many countries where skilled tradespeople perform repairs or homeowners undertake DIY projects. In industry and infrastructure, remont is part of maintenance management strategies, often guided by reliability-centered maintenance and total productive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend asset life.

The word has cognates across Slavic languages and shares similar meanings; it is also used in place names and historical references in some regions. Etymologically, remont derives from roots meaning restoration or putting something back in order, with various linguistic paths in different languages.