InterNations – Connecting Russians living in Bulgaria

Are you looking for fellow Russians in Bulgaria? Do you need advice and tips from your Russian countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Russian expats to discover attractions like the foothills of Stara Planina together?

Whether you are already living as an expat in Bulgaria or still residing at home in Russia to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Bulgaria provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Russian expats in Bulgaria, hailing from all across Russia - from Yekaterinburg, over Saint Petersburg to Moscow.

Edmund Taylor

Edmund Taylor

What makes InterNations really special is its great member base. All truly global minded people willing to support you.

Annabelle Molenaar

Annabelle Molenaar

At my first Sofia Get-Together I already met other Dutch women to chat with. InterNations makes the expat life so much easier.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Russians at our events in Bulgaria

Attend our monthly events and activities for Russians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Almost Legal Alien: Standup Comedy in English
Almost Legal Alien: Standup Comedy in English
Standup Comedy in English in the heart of Sofia! Whether you’re an expat or a local, if you’re interested in the intersection of cultures and enjoy humour that dissects everything from bad habits and religion to meditation and coming of age tales with velvet sofas, this show is for you. Perfect for
Standup Comedy in English in the heart of Sofia! Whether you’re an expat or a local, if you’re interested in the intersection of cultures and enjoy humour that dissects everything from bad habits and religion to meditation and coming of age tales with velvet sofas, this show is for you. Perfect for

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.

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.

Sofia Community Group
Sofia Community Group

Receive Information and Tips about Bulgaria from Russian Expats

Obviously, embarking on expat life in Bulgaria is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Russian compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Bulgarian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Russians in Bulgaria, living in Sofia, Plovdiv, Burgas and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofRussians in Sofia.

So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Russian food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Russian InterNations Community:

  • Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Russia in Bulgaria.
  • Receive and share advice in our Bulgaria Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for borscht in Sofia...
  • Browse the InterNations Places database for Bulgaria to find institutions like the nearest Russian embassy and many others.

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Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Russians in Bulgaria

Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Bulgaria. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Bulgarian sarma, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Sofia's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit Alexander\ Nevsky\ Cathedral, countless\ archaeological\ and\ architectural\ reserves, and other impressive landmarks across Bulgaria.

This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Russia and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Privet from our Russians living in Bulgaria!