- Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
ֳŻ - A Place for Russians in Basel
Privet to all of our Russians in Basel! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Basel? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Basel will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for borscht?
You are cordially invited to be part of ֳŻ Basel. 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.
Why you'll love ֳŻ in Basel
and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!
Meet fellow Russians at our events in Basel
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Basel.
Want to meet other Russians at our events?
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.
Meet other Russians in Basel
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 ֳŻ 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 Basel Share Their Experiences
ֳŻ is a place where Russian expats in Basel exchange experiences and tips to support each other. the "Cultural Capital 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 Basel’s Russian expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Basel.
- Use the Expat Guide for Basel to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow Russians in Basel at Our Events
Our community in Basel is also very active offline. Our ֳŻ Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Basel’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 Basel!
- Andrey Vasilyev
I was able to connect with other expats in Zurich who enjoy cycling as much as I do and organize weekly rides.
- Elin Gustavson
At the first ֳŻ event that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.
