Another way to connect in Russia is through offline networking sites that allow individuals to participate in specialized communities depending on the members’ common grounds. Joining networking groups outside the four corners of your office is both beneficial for you as an expat and as a professional. Take for example E-xecutive in Russia that offers several tools for any professional who might be looking to expand their reach in terms of IT, business, finance-related endeavors, and more. This website allows you to be part of communities that also hold events where you could personally meet the people that have similar interests as you. A popular place where you can also find a network in Russia is Xing. Spot a network group that shares your interests, connect, communicate and perhaps join them over lunch!

A world-known website where you can find groups that cover both professional and non-professional hobbies and interests can be found through Meetup. This website is specifically designed to form niche groups and gives opportunities for individuals to meet over group-organized events or even over a casual gathering. Go ahead and register on this website to start connecting with people who might also lead you to grow your professional network.