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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.

Black History Month: African Liberation Struggles

19. February 2026, 17:30

6 attendees

Talk, Film, Discussion. Voices of Resistance: Women in Anti-Colonial Liberation Struggles. Talk with joint reading about women as actors in anti-colonial liberation and solidarity in Africa.

'Your Majesty' Live in Kulturkirche

19. February 2026, 20:00

1 attendees

In the context of his European solo Tour 2026, Sivert Høyem is visiting again Cologne, this time in Kulturkirche in Nippes. There're still available tickets to enjoy one of the most lyrical and soothing voices that exist today! https://www.siverthoyem.com/live Enjoy an acoustic version of 'Your Ma

Vernissage Opening | Hoops

20. February 2026, 18:00

15 attendees

Hi Art Lovers, its time for a photography exhibition in the Südstadt again 😄 Sean Hemmerle is an award-winning New York-based photographer, whose work ranges from international conflict zones to contemporary architecture. After attending the University of Miami he earned an MFA from the School of

Saturday Slowdown: Coffee & Chat

21. February 2026, 13:30

6 attendees

Let’s meet this Saturday, 21 February at 13:30 in the Belgian Quarter. We’ll enjoy a delicious coffee and relaxed chat in one of Cologne’s favorite cafés. If it happens to be full, we’ll simply grab our coffee to go and take an easy walk through the nearby Stadtgarten. See you there.

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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!