- Marc De Smet
Life as an expat in Nur-Sultan can be hard on occasion. InterNations and the contact to fellow expats make it a lot easier for me.
InterNations – Uniting Russians living in Kazakhstan
Would you like to get in touch with other Russians in Kazakhstan? Are you in need of help and advice from your Russian compatriots? Or would you like to join other Russian expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the world's largest dry steppe region?
Whether you have settled as an expat in Kazakhstan or are still living in Russia and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Kazakhstan offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of Russian expats in Kazakhstan, coming from all corners of Russia - from Saint Petersburg, over Moscow to Yekaterinburg.
Meet other Russians at our events in Kazakhstan
Attend our monthly events and activities for Russians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
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Meet other Russians in Kazakhstan
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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 Kazakhstan from Russian Expats
Of course, expat living in Kazakhstan 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 Kazakh way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Russians in Kazakhstan, residing in Nur-Sultan, Almaty, Atyrau and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Russians in Almaty or Russians in Nur-Sultan.
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 Kazakh InterNations Community:
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Russia in Kazakhstan.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Kazakhstan Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get borscht in Almaty.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Kazakhstan to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Russian embassy.
From the world's largest dry steppe region to Akmola Province, which surrounds the new capital of Nur-Sultan, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Russian expats in Kazakhstan.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Russians in Kazakhstan
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Kazakhstan. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Kazakh besh barmak, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Nur-Sultan’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the beautifully rugged, snow-capped mountains near Almaty as well as other beautiful landmarks in Kazakhstan.
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 Kazakhstan!