- Jacques Paillard
Moving to Tirana was much more seamless when I knew that InterNations would provide me with a fantastic network of expats.
InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Albania
Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Albania? Are you in need of help and advice from your Russian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Russian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the Adriatic coastline?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Albania or are still living in Russia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Albania offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Russian expats in Albania, coming from all corners of Russia - from Saint Petersburg, over Moscow to Yekaterinburg.
Meet other Russians at our events in Albania
Attend our monthly events and activities for Russians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Russians at our events?
Why Russian expats move abroad (& how they like it)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Russian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.
Meet other Russians in Albania
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Russians to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Albania from Russian Expats
Of course, expat living in Albania is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Russians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Albanian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Albania, residing in Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Tirana.
If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Russian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Albanian InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in Albania.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Albania Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Durrës.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Albania to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.
From the Adriatic coastline to the vicinity of Ohrid Lake, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Albania.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Albania
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Albania. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Albanian tavë kosi, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Tirana’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Butrint as well as other beautiful landmarks in Albania.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Russia and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Privet from our Russians living in Albania!
- Jacques Paillard
Moving to Tirana was much more seamless when I knew that InterNations would provide me with a fantastic network of expats.
- Luciana Barros
InterNations has helped me meet other South American expat women in Tirana.
