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.

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Paul O'Doherty

Paul O'Doherty

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

Maria Cristina Alves

Maria Cristina Alves

If you don't speak French, it is difficult to find friends here. But InterNations helped me to meet other expats and get tips to improve my language skills.

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!

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!

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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.

Hyrox Meet & Move
Hyrox Meet & Move
Ready to move, sweat and connect? Join our Hyrox Meet & Move session at AMFIT Studio — a dynamic, all‑levels workout that blends functional training, technique and fun partner challenges. No previous experience needed. Just bring your energy and the desire to improve, move and meet new people. Af
Ready to move, sweat and connect? Join our Hyrox Meet & Move session at AMFIT Studio — a dynamic, all‑levels workout that blends functional training, technique and fun partner challenges. No previous experience needed. Just bring your energy and the desire to improve, move and meet new people. Af
Apéro Virtual Reality
Apéro Virtual Reality
Come to discover Virtual Reality games during our Apéro, You can bring your own drinks and apperizers for free because I already have reserved the Home place for all of us For one hour and a half. Each person can play 35 minutes maximum but we can stay 90 minutes at OVRDOZE drinking, apperizing and
Come to discover Virtual Reality games during our Apéro, You can bring your own drinks and apperizers for free because I already have reserved the Home place for all of us For one hour and a half. Each person can play 35 minutes maximum but we can stay 90 minutes at OVRDOZE drinking, apperizing and
Afterwork  " DOCKS 40" + Dancing
Afterwork " DOCKS 40" + Dancing
Restaurant festif. Les vendredis le Docks 40 devient un véritable spot de la fête lyonnaise. L'ambiance est rythmée par des sets musicaux en direct, des DJ sets, et une animation qui se prolonge jusqu’au bout de la nuit. Les soirées sont parfaites pour ceux qui souhaitent allier le plaisir des papi
Restaurant festif. Les vendredis le Docks 40 devient un véritable spot de la fête lyonnaise. L'ambiance est rythmée par des sets musicaux en direct, des DJ sets, et une animation qui se prolonge jusqu’au bout de la nuit. Les soirées sont parfaites pour ceux qui souhaitent allier le plaisir des papi

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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 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!

Lyon Community Group
Lyon Community Group

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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!

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