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  • Meet Russians in Christchurch

  • Get information in our Christchurch guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Christchurch

  • Serhat Ahmed

    With all of the information that InterNations provided on Wellington, it made my move from Turkey easier than I could have imagined.

InterNations - A Place for Russians in Christchurch

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

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Christchurch

4,112
members in Christchurch
78
Russian members
3+
monthly events
66
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Russians at our events in Christchurch

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

This is a very friendly Thai restaurant we have tried before..the staff are good, the food is good and Easy Parking..Do come along, and don’t be shy if you have not attended before…we are very welcomi
Feb 27, 2025, 6:30 AM
4 attendees
A meal out at a restaurant club we have tried before, and it was successful with the numbers who turned up to enjoy it.Food is good, and a bit more reasonable than your standard restaurant..Staff frie
Jan 30, 2025, 6:31 AM
2 attendees
Here we are, A New Year, and I have chosen a Restaurant we have very successfully used over two years ago, and on other occasions before. The food is very good, the setting of the Restaurant is in a v
If you are not too busy with other Festive Events, come and enjoy Christchurch's Spectacular Views from aloft..come along, meet others, and enjoy the food, drinks, and ambiance. Booked for 10 guests,

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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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    From Russia, living in Christchurch
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    From Russia, living in Christchurch
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    From Russia, living in Christchurch
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    From Russia, living in Christchurch
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    From Russia, living in Christchurch

Meet other Russians in Christchurch

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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!

Find other Russians to share your hobbies with

Russian Expats in Christchurch Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Russian expats in Christchurch exchange experiences and tips to support each other. Ōtautahi, as it is known to the Maori, 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 Christchurch’s Russian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Christchurch.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Christchurch to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Russians in Christchurch at Our Events

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