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Looking for Russian Expats in Istanbul?

  • Meet Russians in Istanbul

  • Get information in our Istanbul guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Istanbul

  • Sven Baudach

    My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

InterNations - A Place for Russians in Istanbul

Privet to all Russians in Istanbul! Would you like to meet fellow Russian expats in Istanbul? Would you like to get insider suggestions from other Russians, e.g. where in Istanbul 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 Istanbul. 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 Istanbul

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

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well. We will be discussing the Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz in our get-together. I would want to ask each attendee to read the book in advance, underline
Jan 30, 2025, 5:30 PM
7 attendees
Get ready for a fun evening of friendly competition and laughs as we dive into games like Taboo, Codenames, What Do You Meme?, and more! Feel free to bring any other board games you’d like to share wi
Dear Members, We invite you to the oldest underground dance music club in Istanbul. Few long-standing venues in the city have managed to create their own identity, shape their audience, and contribut
Jan 31, 2025, 3:30 PM
2 attendees
Come on out and join us on Friday for a great dinner and a few adult beverages we hope to see you there :-)

Want to meet other Russians at our events?

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    From Russia, living in Istanbul
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    From Russia, living in Istanbul
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    From Russia, living in Istanbul
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    From Russia, living in Istanbul
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    From Russia, living in Istanbul

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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 Istanbul Help You With Their Advice

With InterNations, Russian expats in Istanbul are able to find both the help they need as well as lots of valuable information. The "Queen Of Cities" 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 Istanbul’s Russian expats.
  • Become active in our Expat Forums in order to find insider tips and suggestions from fellow Russian expats in Istanbul.
  • Make full use of the Expat Guide for Istanbul to obtain important information on your temporary home abroad.

Mix and Mingle with Russians in Istanbul at Our Events

Our Istanbul 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 Istanbul’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow Russian expats to discover Aegean Turkey, between the azure sea and silvery olive groves. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from Russia in your local community and meet Russians in Turkey 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 Istanbul!

  • Sven Baudach

    My business partners, also mainly expats, and me, we always use the wonderful InterNations Events as an informal get-togethers.

  • Maggy Roswick

    With all the great information and contacts provided by InterNations, it was no big deal to get settled in Istanbul.

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