- Daiki Saito
When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!
InterNations - A Place for Russians in Essen
Privet to all of our Russians in Essen! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Essen? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Essen 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 Essen. 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.
Meet fellow Russians at our events in Essen
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Essen.
Want to meet other Russians at our events?
Meet other Russians in Essen
Our Global Partners
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 Essen Share Their Experiences
InterNations is a place where Russian expats in Essen exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The desk of the Ruhr Area 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 Essen’s Russian expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Essen.
- Use the Expat Guide for Essen to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow Russians in Essen at Our Events
Our community in Essen is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Essen’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in Essen!
- Daiki Saito
When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!
- Cristina Fernandez
On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.
