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  • Jonathan Brown

    InterNations is the ideal networking site for me. I use it for private as well as for business contacts here in St.Petersburg. Great!

Welcome to Our Network of Expatriates in Russia!

Dobro paŞålovat! And a warm welcome to our communities of expatriates here in Russia! InterNations is a global network for expats from all over the world, and our Russian communities will help you find plenty of expatriates with a wide variety of experience in the country. Moving to Russia can be a big step and you may have various questions about the possible hurdles and pitfalls of living in a foreign country, but our network will always be happy to help with any queries you might have. You may wish to know, "how high is the cost of living in Moscow compared to London?" or "how important is it to speak Russian as a resident in St Petersburg?". Whatever your question or concern, our community will be happy to help, and allow you to focus fully on enjoying life in your new home.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Join Our Online and In-Person Events in Russia

Attend our many events to get to know like-minded expats, both in Russia and around the world! Our new online events even let you find connection and inspiration without leaving your home.

Dec 21, 2024, 5:30 AM
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Embark on a magical weekend where Russian village traditions blend with French elegance. What Awaits You: - A cozy "Valenki walk" in nature. - Sledding and snowy fun. - Relaxing by a warm Ru
Dec 21, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Dear friends! You are invited to a beautiful event that takes places each year to exchange Christmas gifts: each guest brings a gift with a value of 1000 rub max and we put it under the tree and exc
Dear InterNations members! St. Petersburg will host a Physical Culture and Sports Event of International Significance: Artistic-Pyramid Sports Tournament "Miracles at Christmas 2024" — in support o
We are ready to announce the next InterNational Networking! Join us at the enchanting Paulaner Bräuhaus St. Petersburg (Nevsky prospect, 89, COSMOS Hotel) on Sunday, December 22, starting at 18:30. Dr

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you like culture and music? Books? Food? Or is having a relaxed coffee and a chat more your thing? Whatever you're into, we've got the group for you. So go ahead and do more of what you love in Russia - or learn something new!

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Enjoy a Comfortable Life in Russia

Russia has always seen a wide variety of expatriate workers come to the country throughout its history, particularly in the two major cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg. With the west firmly ensconced in the traditions of Europe, and other regions having their own distinct identities, Russia is a fascinating patchwork of cultures and languages which can provide something for everyone to enjoy. A huge variety of industries are drawing expatriates, from the huge energy sector to finance, aerospace, and mining. Whatever your field of interest, you're sure to enjoy some of the excellent food and drink on offer, and when you're settled down, realize how friendly and welcoming Russians can be. With help from our members, you can make sure you avoid any potential problems and enjoy your experience in Russia to the maximum potential.

InterNations is the largest global network for expatriates, with communities in 420 cities around the world. Meet fellow global minds in your city of residence or get to know local expatriates before you're moving or traveling abroad and never feel like a stranger. InterNations makes it easy for you to stay in touch with your expat friends, both online and offline, so you can grow your network of friends and contacts from all over the world. Whether they live in France or Portugal, InterNations allows you to be close to them even if they are miles away.

Take Advantage of Our Vibrant Community

Our global network is home to a huge variety of expatriates from all sorts of backgrounds, countries, and fields of work, and each of our members goes through an approval process to join InterNations. This means that you can be certain that you're getting sound advice and your interactions with the community, both online and offline, will be safe and welcoming. Our community is always happy to help new members, and there are also plenty of networking opportunities face-to-face, too: our community runs a variety of groups for all sorts of activities and interests. You can practice your Russian or meet expats who speak your own language, or join groups for food and drinks or sporting activities. Our larger community-wide social events also provide a great opportunity to interact with a huge number of expats, whether you're looking to do so for business or personal reasons.

  • Jonathan Brown

    InterNations is the ideal networking site for me. I use it for private as well as for business contacts here in St.Petersburg. Great!

  • Noemi Roussel

    What I really like about InterNations is the international mix of people. I got to know there who became very good friends .

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