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  • Meet Russians in Lyon

  • Get information in our Lyon guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lyon

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    I am excited about meeting so many open-minded people, who are willing to help a total stranger enjoy Lyon.

InterNations - A Place for Russians in Lyon

Privet to all of our Russians in Lyon! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Lyon? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Lyon 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 Lyon. 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 Lyon

13,834
members in Lyon
279
Russian members
9
monthly events
806
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Russians at our events in Lyon

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

May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Please read carefully: For this event, you need to sign-up at the Goethe Institute by sending an email to info-lyon@goethe.de. If you are not on their list for that event, you cannot attend! Also, you

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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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    From Russia, living in Lyon
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    From Russia, living in Lyon
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    From Russia, living in Lyon
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    From Russia, living in Lyon
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    From Russia, living in Lyon

Meet other Russians in Lyon

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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!

Find other Russians to share your hobbies with

Russian Expats in Lyon Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Russian expats in Lyon exchange experiences and tips to support each other. France'se prefecture, once famous as the world's silk capital, can be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most of your experience!

  • Browse our Members Network to get to know Lyon’s Russian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Lyon.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lyon to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Russians in Lyon at Our Events

Our community in Lyon is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lyon’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore the salty marshland of the Camargue. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in France nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in Lyon!