- Daiki Saito
When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!
51ԹϺ- A Place for Russians in Cologne
Privet to all of our Russians in Cologne! Are you interested in getting to know fellow Russian expats in Cologne? Are you looking for advice from other Russians, e.g. which bars in Cologne will broadcast your favorite team’s upcoming match or where in town to go for borscht?
You are cordially invited to be part of 51ԹϺCologne. 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.
Meet fellow Russians at our events in Cologne
Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow Russians in Cologne.
Want to meet other Russians at our events?
Meet other Russians in Cologne
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!
Find other Russians to share your hobbies with
Russian Expats in Cologne Share Their Experiences
51ԹϺis a place where Russian expats in Cologne exchange experiences and tips to support each other. The former Roman settlement of "Colonia Agrippina" 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 Cologne’s Russian expats.
- Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Russian expats in Cologne.
- Use the Expat Guide for Cologne to find information on your host city.
Meet Fellow Russians in Cologne at Our Events
Our community in Cologne is also very active offline. Our 51ԹϺAmbassadors organize regular events and various expat activities, e.g. a dinner in Cologne’s hippest restaurant or an outing with other Russian expats to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way to get to know expats from Russia in your local community as well as Russians in Germany nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be happy to welcome you among our Russians living in Cologne!
- Daiki Saito
When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!
- Cristina Fernandez
On 51ԹϺI did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform.
