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InterNations - A Place for Russians in San Francisco

Privet to all of our Russians in San Francisco! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in San Francisco? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in San Francisco 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 San Francisco. 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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Raul Gonzales

Raul Gonzales

Thanks to InterNations, I quickly found useful tips of where to search for a flat. And I met great global minds at the same time.

Li Wang

Li Wang

As I already connected with several Chinese women before moving to San Francisco, I quickly felt at home here.

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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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Why you'll love InterNations in San Francisco

19,019
members in San Francisco
450
Russian members
19
monthly events
500
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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Meet fellow Russians at our events in San Francisco

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in San Francisco.

Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy!
Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy!
Am always on the lookout for interesting (and affordable) live theater in the Bay Area....and this one looks good. (: The San Francisco Mime Troupe's 2026 outdoor summer production, Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy has been widely reviewed as sharp, funny, and deeply emotional look at modern societa
Am always on the lookout for interesting (and affordable) live theater in the Bay Area....and this one looks good. (: The San Francisco Mime Troupe's 2026 outdoor summer production, Wreckage: A Musical Tragicomedy has been widely reviewed as sharp, funny, and deeply emotional look at modern societa
8/9: Spider-Man Brand New Day (in Dolby)
8/9: Spider-Man Brand New Day (in Dolby)
🎬 InterNations Movie Night & Drinks! 🍹 3 Confirmed: John, Suzanne & Jennifer Join us as we watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Dolby Cinema (No IMAX) 🕸️ Four years after the events of No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is living entirely alone – having erased himself from the lives and
🎬 InterNations Movie Night & Drinks! 🍹 3 Confirmed: John, Suzanne & Jennifer Join us as we watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day in the Dolby Cinema (No IMAX) 🕸️ Four years after the events of No Way Home, Peter Parker (Tom Holland) is living entirely alone – having erased himself from the lives and
End of Summer Street Party in Novato
End of Summer Street Party in Novato
Please join us for the ultimate Rock the Block Street Party in Downtown Novato, featuring live music from Pop Rocks!, on Thursday, August 13th from 6-9 pm on Grant Avenue. Enjoy beer, wine, cocktail & food vendors to make it a lively night to remember with your friends and family!
Please join us for the ultimate Rock the Block Street Party in Downtown Novato, featuring live music from Pop Rocks!, on Thursday, August 13th from 6-9 pm on Grant Avenue. Enjoy beer, wine, cocktail & food vendors to make it a lively night to remember with your friends and family!
InterNations SF August Happy Hour Event @ the Bank at Amador
Join us to help celebrate "Summer" in the city with an elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at the historic 1908 Bank of Italy building—the birthplace of what would become Bank of America by founder Amadeo “Amador” Pietro Giannini. In 2024, this bank was rebranded
Join us to help celebrate "Summer" in the city with an elegant evening of connecting with expats + locals in the SF community at the historic 1908 Bank of Italy building—the birthplace of what would become Bank of America by founder Amadeo “Amador” Pietro Giannini. In 2024, this bank was rebranded

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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!

Language Exchange Group
Language Exchange Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Film Lovers Group
Film Lovers Group

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Russian Expats in San Francisco Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Russian expats in San Francisco exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Golden Gate City" 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 San Francisco’s Russian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in San Francisco.
  • Use the Expat Guide for San Francisco to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Russians in San Francisco at Our Events

Our community in San Francisco is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in San Francisco’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore the pleasantly mild Pacific Northwest. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in the USA nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in San Francisco!

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