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.

 InterNations Brussels Networking: Interactive Playroom & Party
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I’ve negotiated a "rare pearl" for you! 😊🕹️🎮 Inspired by the vibe of Night at the Museum, I’m taking you to a 650m² high-tech playroom for networking: Minigolf & Darts Shuffleboard Interactive Floor Games Karaoke Room Dancing Share & Fun is a new concept: Premium Bar, "Fast-Good" food, and int
Free Jazz and Drink in Leuven City
Free Jazz and Drink in Leuven City
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American guitarist Pat Metheny and jazz pianist Chick Corea. (...) Protected content (...) Join us for great music organized by the cultural centre of Leuven and an apéro in Leuven city.
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American guitarist Pat Metheny and jazz pianist Chick Corea. (...) Protected content (...) Join us for great music organized by the cultural centre of Leuven and an apéro in Leuven city.
InterNations Leuven Event - Apéro, Social
InterNations Leuven Event - Apéro, Social
Let's get together for a social and apéro at the stylish Penta Hotel bar in Leuven Centrum. We'll meet at the bar of the hotel, enjoy a coffee / apéro (to order from the bar menu), and share good vibes together. Lucky draw and the winner gets a free bottle of wine 🎁🍾. Dress code: smart, elegant
Let's get together for a social and apéro at the stylish Penta Hotel bar in Leuven Centrum. We'll meet at the bar of the hotel, enjoy a coffee / apéro (to order from the bar menu), and share good vibes together. Lucky draw and the winner gets a free bottle of wine 🎁🍾. Dress code: smart, elegant
Leuven Jazz and Coffee Break
Leuven Jazz and Coffee Break
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley and Bert Joris. (...) Protected content (...) with Lennart Henderickx (trompet), Lara van de Brande (vibrafoon), Yannick Vanhout (piano), Samah El Biyar (gitaar), Bruno Peers
Leuven Jazz presents music of well-known figures from jazz history: American jazz saxophonist Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley and Bert Joris. (...) Protected content (...) with Lennart Henderickx (trompet), Lara van de Brande (vibrafoon), Yannick Vanhout (piano), Samah El Biyar (gitaar), Bruno Peers

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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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