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  • Meet Russians in Lugano

  • Get information in our Lugano guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Lugano

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    I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.

InterNations - A Place for Russians in Lugano

Privet to all of our Russians in Lugano! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Lugano? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Lugano 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 Lugano. 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.

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!

Why you'll love InterNations in Lugano

9,632
members in Lugano
282
Russian members
15
monthly events
18
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow Russians at our events in Lugano

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

Apr 24, 2025, 6:45 PM
2 attendees
If you didn’t go on an Easter Break and are here in Lugano, why not take advantage of the offer of (...) Protected content (...) This Thursday, admission is free from 18:00-20:00. At 18:45, the
Apr 27, 2025, 9:30 AM
2 attendees
Un momento eccezionale per una piacevole pedalata tra sul Lago di Morat, fruendo dell'eccellente organizzazione di SlowUp che controlla l'intero percorso limitandone l'accesso. Fattorie e punti di ris
May 10, 2025, 10:30 AM
5 attendees
A bike ride among the splendid dairies of Lugano
May 11, 2025, 2:00 PM
2 attendees
Creative workshop in collaboration with Amici del Ticino Textile designer and CSIA teacher Mariana Minke and Jennifer Perrenoud, Director of the Amici del Ticino platform, will present the Japanese t

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Why Russian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Russian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From Russia, living in Lugano
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    From Russia, living in Lugano
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    From Russia, living in Lugano
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    From Russia, living in Lugano
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    From Russia, living in Lugano

Meet other Russians in Lugano

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 Lugano Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Russian expats in Lugano exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The "Monte Carlo of Switzerland" 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 Lugano’s Russian expats.
  • Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Lugano.
  • Use the Expat Guide for Lugano to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Russians in Lugano at Our Events

Our community in Lugano is also very active offline. Our InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Lugano’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore the mountain resort of Zermatt. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in Switzerland nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in Lugano!