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51ԹϺ- 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 51ԹϺLugano. 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.

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Andrey Vasilyev

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

Elin Gustavson

At the first 51ԹϺevent that I attended, I met my wonderful partner. We now live together in a flat next to the Limmat.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love 51ԹϺin Lugano

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

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

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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.

After-Work Art
After-Work Art
Once a month you can enjoy free art viewing in the local museums. This time we are staying in town for the Self-portraits exhibition. Meet at venue, look at the exhibits and talk about your favourite one afterwards whilst sipping a glass of wine.
Once a month you can enjoy free art viewing in the local museums. This time we are staying in town for the Self-portraits exhibition. Meet at venue, look at the exhibits and talk about your favourite one afterwards whilst sipping a glass of wine.
Domenica Con Vanessa Russel E Caffe in Piazza Riforma
Per il quarto anno consecutivo, la stagione musicale di S. Maria degli Angioli propone un ciclo di tre incontri musicali con la talentuosa musicista canadese Vanessa Hunt Russell. Sebbene ancora molto giovane, Vanessa vanta già un curriculum molto importante, destinato certamente a crescere ancora i
Per il quarto anno consecutivo, la stagione musicale di S. Maria degli Angioli propone un ciclo di tre incontri musicali con la talentuosa musicista canadese Vanessa Hunt Russell. Sebbene ancora molto giovane, Vanessa vanta già un curriculum molto importante, destinato certamente a crescere ancora i

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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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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 51ԹϺGroups, 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!

Sports Group
Sports Group
Arts and Culture Group
Arts and Culture Group
Singles Group
Singles Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group
The Witty Banter Lounge Group

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Russian Expats in Lugano Share Their Experiences

51ԹϺis 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 51ԹϺAmbassadors 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!

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