- Sandro Pedace
On coming to Colombo, I was dreading the culture shock. However, expats and local contacts gave me some great advice.
InterNations - A Place for Russians in Colombo
Privet to all Russians in Colombo! Would you like to meet fellow Russian expats in Colombo? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Russians, e.g. where in Colombo your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get borscht?
We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Colombo. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Russian expats, hailing from Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Saint Petersburg and all regions of Russia.
Why you'll love InterNations in Colombo
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Meet fellow Russians at our events in Colombo
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Colombo.
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 Colombo
Our Global Partners
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!
Find other Russians to share your hobbies with
Russian Expats in Colombo Help You With Their Advice
With InterNations, Russian expats in Colombo are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Harbour With Leafy Mango Trees" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.
- Look through our Members Network to connect with Colombo’s Russian expats.
- Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Russian expats in Colombo.
- Make full use of the Expat Guide for Colombo to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.
Mix and Mingle with Russians in Colombo at Our Events
Our Colombo community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Colombo’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Russian expats to discover the administrative capital and largest city. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Russia in your local community and meet Russians in Sri Lanka in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Russians living in Colombo!
- Sandro Pedace
On coming to Colombo, I was dreading the culture shock. However, expats and local contacts gave me some great advice.
- Isabelle Jacobs
It was fun to find other cricket fans among the expats around here and watch some matches at a Colombo club together.
