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InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Portugal

Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Portugal? 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 Algarve?

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

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Gustavo De faz

Gustavo De faz

The quality of InterNations' members convinced me to join. And I've indeed received a very warm welcome from fellow Lisbon expats..

Melanie S. Hamann

Melanie S. Hamann

InterNations Events in Lisbon are great - I love the rightfully popular events organized by our friendly Ambassador team.

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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 Portugal

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

A Walk in Sintra
A Walk in Sintra
From Pé da Serra to Peninha. An easy 3h- 8Km walk through the Sintra forest. Mostly in the shades. Let's bond with nature and practice some shinrin yoku (forest bath).
From Pé da Serra to Peninha. An easy 3h- 8Km walk through the Sintra forest. Mostly in the shades. Let's bond with nature and practice some shinrin yoku (forest bath).
End of Summer Sunset
End of Summer Sunset
☀️ Hello dear members !💃🍹 Summer may be coming to an end, but the rhythm is definitely not! 🇧🇷✨ Join us for one of the last big sunset parties of the season, with Brazilian vibes, samba, great cocktails and the perfect atmosphere to meet new people and old friends connect and enjoy the evenin
☀️ Hello dear members !💃🍹 Summer may be coming to an end, but the rhythm is definitely not! 🇧🇷✨ Join us for one of the last big sunset parties of the season, with Brazilian vibes, samba, great cocktails and the perfect atmosphere to meet new people and old friends connect and enjoy the evenin
Hélène De Beauvoir Exhibition
Hélène De Beauvoir Exhibition
Inauguration of the temporary exhibition Ao encontro do olhar on the work of the artist Hélène de Beauvoir which will stay until October 31st. In order to sign up you must email (...) Protected content (...)
Inauguration of the temporary exhibition Ao encontro do olhar on the work of the artist Hélène de Beauvoir which will stay until October 31st. In order to sign up you must email (...) Protected content (...)
Café E Conversa: Basic to A1
Café E Conversa: Basic to A1
We want to try something a bit different from the regular Café e Conversa. A lot people have interested in practicing but are a bit intimidated when other learners are at a much higher level. In that spirit we will make Café and Conversa more accessible to once a month where people new to the lang
We want to try something a bit different from the regular Café e Conversa. A lot people have interested in practicing but are a bit intimidated when other learners are at a much higher level. In that spirit we will make Café and Conversa more accessible to once a month where people new to the lang

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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
Rejuvenile Club Group
Rejuvenile Club Group
Networking Group
Networking Group
Art & Culture Group
Art & Culture Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Portugal from Russian Expats

Of course, expat living in Portugal 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 Portuguese way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Portugal, residing in Lisbon, Porto, Faro and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Lisbon or Russians in Porto.

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 Portuguese InterNations Community:

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

From the Algarve to the Serra da Estrela mountain range, the Douro Valley, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Portugal.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Portugal

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Portugal. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Portuguese cozido à Portuguesa, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Lisbon’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the castles of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation as well as other beautiful landmarks in Portugal.

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 Portugal!

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