InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Switzerland
Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Switzerland? 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 mountain resort of Zermatt?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Switzerland or are still living in Russia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Switzerland 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 Switzerland, coming from all corners of Russia - from Saint Petersburg, over Moscow to Yekaterinburg.
Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
Elin Gustavson
At the first InterNations event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
Meet other Russians at our events in Switzerland
Attend our monthly events and activities for Russians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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.
Find Tips and Advice on Switzerland from Russian Expats
Of course, expat living in Switzerland 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 Swiss way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Switzerland, residing in Zurich, Geneva, Bern and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Zurich or Russians in Geneva.
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 Swiss InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in Switzerland.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Switzerland Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Geneva.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Switzerland to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.
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Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Switzerland
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Switzerland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Swiss r\östi, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zurich’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the\ pleasant\ waterfront\ of\ Lake\ Lugano as well as other beautiful landmarks in Switzerland.
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 Switzerland!