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  • Connect with fellow South Africans in Russia

  • Get information in our Russia guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Russia

  • Jonathan Brown

    InterNations is the ideal networking site for me. I use it for private as well as for business contacts here in St.Petersburg. Great!

InterNations – Bringing Together South Africans Living in Russia

Interested in meeting fellow South Africans in Russia? Are you looking for trustworthy advice and tips on expat life from your South African countrymen? Or would you like to discover landmarks such as the "Third Rome" with other South African expatriates?

No matter if you already are an expat in Russia or still finishing your preparations for your relocation back home in South Africa, InterNations Russia offers everything you are looking for: our trusted network is the most popular international platform for expats and global minds from all over the world. Of course, we also have a number of South African expats in Russia among our members, coming from various regions all over South Africa - from Johannesburg, over Cape Town to Durban.

Meet other South Africans at our events in Russia

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

Добро пожаловать в Москву! Welcome to Moscow! You flew several planes and have just arrived to Moscow, - you don't know anyone here or where to start your social journey, what to do? Well, Just Re
Mar 21, 2024, 4:00 PM
15 attendees
Dear friends, We invite you to Iftar dinner in Ramadan saint month.Please join us and bring your relatives and friends. We are gathering near 18:00-18:30,opening of Iftar at 18:42 according to Ramad
Dear InterNations members! We are very glad to announce an upcoming official event that you've all been eagerly waiting for! This community is thriving due to your continued support and enthusiasm. L
Mar 25, 2024, 5:00 PM
4 attendees
Dear English Club participants! The next meetings will take place in the same very special place! We'll have a «trip to Munich›› and you will experience typical Bavarian hospitality which is based on

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    From South Africa, living in Moscow
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    From South Africa, living in Moscow
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    From South Africa, living in Moscow
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    From South Africa, living in Moscow
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    From South Africa, living in Moscow

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Get Tips and Info on Life in Russia from South African Expats

Being an expat in Russia means much more than packing your belongings and taking care of paperwork. Keeping in touch with your South African compatriots is a big part of the expat experience and can help you understand the Russian people and their culture better. With InterNations, meeting other South Africans in Russia is a breeze, no matter if you are in Yekaterinburg, Moscow, Saint Petersburg or any other expat magnet across the country. Just take our network of South Africans in Moscow, for example.

If you are in the mood to speak your mother tongue again, to learn about the best spots to shop for South African food, or to discuss your favorite sports team’s latest match, join the South African InterNations Community:

  • In our huge expat network, you can easily find like-minded expatriates from South Africa.
  • Our Russia Expat Forums are a great place to share experiences and advice – for example how to find a nanny speaking your language or where to get bobotie in Moscow...
  • The InterNations Places database for Russia helps you find institutions like the nearest South African embassy.

From the "Third Rome" to the "Venice in the north", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly South African expats in Russia.

Meet Fellow South Africans in Russia at Our Many Expat Activities

Participating in our regular expat events and activities in Russia is another wonderful advantage of your membership. Our events cater to virtually all interests, ranging from a nice dinner with your fellow expats to enjoy some famous borscht, Russia’s national dish, to large expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in some of Moscow’s most exclusive locations. Looking for a weekend getaway? Simply join one of our expat excursions with a group of fellow South Africans in Moscow and discover the Virgin Komi Forests of the Urals, Lake Baikal, and other impressive landmarks across Russia.

Our events and activities are a great way of meeting fellow expats from South Africa and all around the globe in a casual atmosphere. Does this sound interesting to you? Then sign up for membership and you’ll hear a heartfelt Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Russia!