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InterNations - A Place for Russians in Cologne

Privet to all of our Russians in Cologne! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Cologne? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Cologne will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for borscht?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Cologne. Among the members of our international expat network, there is also a vibrant circle of Russian expats, coming from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg and all regions of Russia.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Cologne

14,007

members in Cologne

323

Russian members

monthly events

1,074

interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Russians at our events in Cologne

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Cologne.

Nordic Christmas Market in Leverkusen

14. December 2025, 14:15

10 attendees

Dear people, There will be a Nordic Christmas market in Leverkusen Mitte the weekend of Dec. 13/14 with around 60 stalls, 30 of which will be covered by a tent, so we can still enjoy the market if the weather is bad. You will be able to buy Scandinavian products such as arts and crafts, as well as

Max & Moritz Christmas Market

14. December 2025, 18:00

2 attendees

We're incredibly excited for the third edition of our little Christmas market on Lenauplatz 🌲 The Max & Moritz Christmas Market invites you to a festive gathering. Lovingly decorated stalls, handmade crafts, delicious treats, and the special Ehrenfeld charm make this market a true highlight in the

InterNations Cologne ByeBye 2025 @ the Bär Ehrenfeld

18. December 2025, 20:00

44 attendees

🎉🍸 Cheers to the Year! Expat Gin Night 🐻 @ The Bär, Ehrenfeld Hey Internationals! 🌍 Let’s wave goodbye to 2025 in true Cologne style — with great company, good vibes, and too much gin (if that’s even a thing 😅). 📍 The Bär, Ehrenfeld 📅 Last official event 2025 ⏰ Time to be happy — and a bit

InterNations Cologne Welcomes New Year 2026 @ Goldfinger Club

9. January 2026, 20:00

2 attendees

Happy New Year 2026! Dress up and come to the well-known Goldfinger Club, where we have been already regularly for the last years. The bar has been refurbished, so enjoy its new interior with us. The dance floor will be yours. After 9:00 pm we can also use the terrace. The registration desk will be

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!