InterNations – Connecting Swiss living in Russia
Are you looking for fellow Swiss in Russia? Do you need advice and tips from your Swiss countrymen? Or would you like to go for a trip with other Swiss expats to discover attractions like the "Third Rome" together?
Whether you are already living as an expat in Russia or still residing at home in Switzerland to prepare your relocation abroad, InterNations Russia provides you with all you need: Founded in 2007, our trusted community has quickly established itself as the international networking platform for expats and global minds worldwide. Among our members there is also a number of Swiss expats in Russia, hailing from all across Switzerland - from Bern, over Geneva to Zurich.
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!
Noemi Roussel
What I really like about InterNations is the international mix of people. I got to know there who became very good friends .
Meet other Swiss at our events in Russia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Swiss expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Why Swiss 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 Swiss 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.
Receive Information and Tips about Russia from Swiss Expats
Obviously, embarking on expat life in Russia is not only about packing boxes and getting some paperwork done. The regular exchange with your Swiss compatriots is also an important aspect of the expat experience and can help you get accustomed to the Russian culture and people. InterNations helps you meet and interact with other Swiss in Russia, living in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Saint\ Petersburg and many other places across the country. Just take a look at our group ofSwiss in Moscow orSwiss in St.\ Petersburg.
So, if you should ever feel like speaking your mother tongue, finding out where to shop for Swiss food, or chatting about your favorite team’s latest match, join the Swiss InterNations Community:
- Browse our high-quality expat network to find like-minded expatriates from Switzerland in Russia.
- Receive and share advice in our Russia Expat Forums – e.g. how to find a nanny speaking your kids’ native tongue or where to shop for r\östi in Moscow...
- Browse the InterNations Places database for Russia to find institutions like the nearest Swiss embassy and many others.
From the\ "Third\ Rome" to the\ "Venice\ in\ the\ north", we’ll get you in touch with helpful and friendly Swiss expats in Russia.
Take Part in Various Expat Activities to Meet Fellow Swiss in Russia
Additionally, you are cordially invited to participate in our regular expat events and activities taking place in Russia. Our events cover various interests and range from a small expat dinner to enjoy the traditional Russian borscht, to big expat get-togethers with hundreds of guests in Moscow's top locations. You may also join one of our expat excursions for a weekend trip to visit Lake\ Baikal, the\ Virgin\ Komi\ Forests\ of\ the\ Urals, and other impressive landmarks across Russia.
This way, our events and activities are a very nice occasion to meet fellow expats from Switzerland and around the world in a casual atmosphere. Interested? Sign up for membership and you’ll soon be welcomed with a warm Gr\üezi,\ salut,\ buongiorno,\ bainvegni from our Swiss living in Russia!