- Javier Vazquez
Sharing our expat experiences in Riga was very helpful. Particularly when it comes to setting up your own business here.
InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Latvia
Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Latvia? 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. Latvia's dense pine woodlands, interspersed by over 3,000 small lakes?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Latvia or are still living in Russia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Latvia 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 Latvia, coming from all corners of Russia - from Saint Petersburg, over Moscow to Yekaterinburg.
Meet other Russians at our events in Latvia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Russians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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 Latvia
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.
Find other Russians to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Latvia from Russian Expats
Of course, expat living in Latvia 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 Latvian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Latvia, residing in Riga, Daugavpils, Jelgava and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Riga.
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 Latvian InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in Latvia.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Latvia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Daugavpils.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Latvia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.
From Latvia's dense pine woodlands, interspersed by over 3,000 small lakes to Riga's historic city centre, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Latvia.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Latvia
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Latvia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Latvian pirags, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Riga’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the easternmost border region as well as other beautiful landmarks in Latvia.
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 Latvia!
- Javier Vazquez
Sharing our expat experiences in Riga was very helpful. Particularly when it comes to setting up your own business here.
- Michelle Guillemont
The idea to conect expats worldwide is not only great, it really works. I met several French-speaking women within the first weeks.
