InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Belgium

Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Belgium? 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 French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region?

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

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Kelly Powell

Kelly Powell

I loved moving to Brussels. But after a while I felt homesick. On InterNations I met a bunch of people from the US. That helped a lot.

Maria Lombardi

Maria Lombardi

You can really get lost in the "capital of Europe" - InterNations helped me to get settled and to make a lot of expat friends.

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 Belgium

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

Sounds of the Ocean
Sounds of the Ocean
(...) Protected content (...) Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the depths of the ocean. Sounds of the Ocean, an award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, live music, and mindfulness. Created by ocean artist, filmmaker, and composer
(...) Protected content (...) Get ready for an extraordinary journey into the depths of the ocean. Sounds of the Ocean, an award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, live music, and mindfulness. Created by ocean artist, filmmaker, and composer
All That’s Left of You
All That’s Left of You
In the Occupied West Bank of the 1980s, a Palestinian teenager is swept into a protest that changes the course of his family's life. Reeling from its aftermath, his mother, Hanan, shares the story that led them to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and hear
In the Occupied West Bank of the 1980s, a Palestinian teenager is swept into a protest that changes the course of his family's life. Reeling from its aftermath, his mother, Hanan, shares the story that led them to that fateful moment. Spanning seven decades, this epic drama traces the hopes and hear
Bookclub First Meetup
Bookclub First Meetup
Dear current and future book lovers! You’re warmly invited to the first meetup of Antwerp’s Book Club. The goal of this first session is simple: get to know each other and choose our first few books to read and discuss together. When: Every second Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM (starting 14-Marc
Dear current and future book lovers! You’re warmly invited to the first meetup of Antwerp’s Book Club. The goal of this first session is simple: get to know each other and choose our first few books to read and discuss together. When: Every second Saturday of the month, 2:00 PM (starting 14-Marc
InterNations Gent Saturday Afternoon Drink
InterNations Gent Saturday Afternoon Drink
Join us on Saturday afternoon for a relaxed event at a cozy café in the heart of the city. Bar à l'aise offers a good selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along the way from the railway station to the city center. We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Join us on Saturday afternoon for a relaxed event at a cozy café in the heart of the city. Bar à l'aise offers a good selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, along the way from the railway station to the city center. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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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.

Explorers Group
Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
City Explorers Group
La Dolce Vita Group
La Dolce Vita Group
Outdoor Adventures Group
Outdoor Adventures Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Belgium from Russian Expats

Of course, expat living in Belgium 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 Belgian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Belgium, residing in Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Brussels or Russians in Antwerp.

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 Belgian InterNations Community:

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

From the French-influenced provinces of the Walloon Region to the Flemish North, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Belgium.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Belgium

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Belgium. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Belgian pommes frites, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Brussels’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Ardennes forests as well as other beautiful landmarks in Belgium.

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 Belgium!

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