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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!

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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.

Dec 4, 2024, 6:30 PM
1 attendee
"Les soirées Tandem permettent aux francophones apprenant l’allemand et aux germanophones apprenant le français de se retrouver pour échanger sur le plan linguistique et culturel. Nous nous réjouisso
Join us on December 11 for a festive evening of good cheer, great company, and holiday spirit! Let’s come together one last time this year to celebrate, connect, and raise a glass to a memorable 2023.
Dec 14, 2024, 3:30 PM
19 attendees
Dear friends, Stéphanie Morales, once again invites us to her show. Last time it was a jazz concert, this time a musical theatre. Let's book a place in time to be able to enjoy Stephanie's superb arti
Jan 23, 2025, 7:00 PM
1 attendee
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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    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

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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!