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Looking for Russian Expats in Helsinki?

  • Meet Russians in Helsinki

  • Get information in our Helsinki guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Helsinki

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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.

InterNations - A Place for Russians in Helsinki

Privet to all Russians in Helsinki! Would you like to meet fellow Russian expats in Helsinki? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Russians, e.g. where in Helsinki your hometown team’s next match is shown on TV or where to get borscht?

We would like to invite you to become a member of InterNations Helsinki. As a member of InterNations, you will have access to an active group of Russian expats, hailing 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!

Meet fellow Russians at our events in Helsinki

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

Jan 25, 2025, 11:45 AM
20 attendees
The Finlandia Hall open its doors on Saturday, January 25th. For adults, there will be interesting lectures and discussions exploring the building’s history and its iconic features. Guides from the A
Jan 26, 2025, 11:00 AM
7 attendees
Welcome to our traditional Sunday badminton in January 2025! We play doubles, starting with warming up and then checking the scores (or not checking:) ) in small friendly tournaments. We shuffle up f
Jan 31, 2025, 4:00 PM
4 attendees
Free art is every mans right here in Helsinki And recent studies have confirmed, that getting it for nothing, gives you a certain sophistication and wallet wellness, over the cultural elite, who like
Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM
37 attendees
The days are getting brighter and longer as we move steadily into the new year! Join us again, this January, at Minato Cocktails & Craft beer, Jatkasaari! A casual, fun laid back bar that has Japanes

Want to meet other Russians at our events?

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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 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 Helsinki Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Russian expats in Helsinki are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. "Stadi" or "Hesa" offers so much for expats to explore - our community helps you enjoy your stay to the fullest.

  • Look through our Members Network to connect with Helsinki’s Russian expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Russian expats in Helsinki.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Helsinki to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Russians in Helsinki at Our Events

Our Helsinki community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Helsinki’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Russian expats to discover its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Russia in your local community and meet Russians in Finland in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Russians living in Helsinki!