InterNations – Uniting Russians living in the UK

Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in the United Kingdom? 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 outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England"?

Whether you have settled as an expat in the UK or are still living in Russia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations the UK 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 the UK, coming from all corners of Russia - from Saint Petersburg, over Moscow to Yekaterinburg.

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Jan-Peter van Tijk

Jan-Peter van Tijk

I wish I'd found InterNations sooner: It would have made my first few month as an expat in London much less overwhelming.

Therese Yeboah

Therese Yeboah

For me, the InterNations events are the best part. I attend almost every get-together and always get to know lots of friendly fellow expats.

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!

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Meet other Russians at our events in the United Kingdom

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

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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.

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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.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Arts & Culture Group
Arts & Culture Group
Professional Networking Group
Professional Networking Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on the UK from Russian Expats

Of course, expat living in the UK 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 British way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in the UK, residing in London, Glasgow, Cardiff and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in London or Russians in Manchester.

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 British InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in the UK.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our the UK Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Glasgow.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for the UK to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.

From the outstanding beauty of the Cotswolds, "the Heart of England" to Scotland's mist-shrouded highlands, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in the UK.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in the UK

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in the UK. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional British roast beef, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in London’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see super trendy amusement resort Brighton on the southern coast as well as other beautiful landmarks in the UK.

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 the UK!

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