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    I found a former Helsinki expat who had recently moved back to Brazil, so we swapped all the important need-to-knows.

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Meet other Russians at our events in Finland

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

Feb 5, 2025, 5:45 PM
1 attendee
Wisdom of Happiness is like a 90-minute meditation journey. It is centred on the Dalai Lama, speaking directly to the audience, as though he was looking directly into the viewers eyes. He tells us to
Welcome to Turku to the opening event of the 2025 " Say it Loud" Black American history month in Finland produced by: EarthAngels of Finland
The protagonist of this documentary, that takes the audience from underneath the blazing sun to the middle of icebergs and through the seven seas, is Jalmar “Jallu” Yrjänen. He is a young seaman from
Feb 6, 2025, 5:45 PM
7 attendees
Let's try out the regular pub quiz, in English, at (...) Protected content (...) . Group size is maximum 4 people so we can try and make one or two groups. There is no fee for participation but you m

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    From Russia, living in Helsinki
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    From Russia, living in Helsinki
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    From Russia, living in Helsinki
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    From Russia, living in Helsinki
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    From Russia, living in Helsinki

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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 other Russians to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Finland from Russian Expats

Of course, expat living in Finland 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 Finnish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Finland, residing in Helsinki, Oulu, Pori and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Helsinki.

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 Finnish InterNations Community:

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

From the thousands of lakes and little islands to its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Finland.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Finland

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Finland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Finnish poronkäristys, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Helsinki’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Finnish Lapland beyond the polar circle as well as other beautiful landmarks in Finland.

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 Finland!