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8 Sept 202354K
Best regions for remote work
The best regions for remote work: Colombo and the southern coast.
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Expats
Expat life: communities, services and the experience of moving to the island.
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8 Sept 202354K
Where to buy European-style dairy
Where to buy cheese, cottage cheese, and European-style dairy products.
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8 Sept 202354K
Lactose-free and alternative milk
Lactose-free products and alternative milk on the island.
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19 Nov 202325K
Gifts for Subscribers
How subscribers are tracked down on the island and given gifts from the WeTeam crew.
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23 Oct 202349K
Gifts for Subscribers
How subscribers are tracked down on the island and given branded WeTeam gifts.
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26 Dec 2023150K
Relationships with Locals
Practical advice on personal contacts and exchanging favors with Sri Lankans.
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31 Mar 202427K
Hostels
Hostels as a way to meet fellow travelers and pick up useful information.
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31 Mar 202427K
Traveler Community
International mingling and sharing experiences in hostels.
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17 Apr 202435K
Yoga in Sri Lanka
Popular spots for practising yoga in Weligama and Unawatuna.
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17 Apr 202435K
Everyday diet
The products that long-term residents of the island buy regularly.
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17 Apr 202435K
Where to wait out the low season
Colombo, Galle and the south coast as places to live during the rainy season.
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15 Sept 202415K
Expat life
Setting up guest rooms for relatives and friends visiting the island.
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15 Sept 202415K
Vegetable garden and self-sufficiency
Growing arugula, dill and parsley on your own plot.
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15 Sept 202415K
Living between Russia and Sri Lanka
A comparison of everyday life on the island and in Russia.
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15 Sept 202415K
Social life
Events, exhibitions, workshops, and opportunities to meet people in the major cities.
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15 Sept 202415K
Personal brand
Using content and social media to build partnerships with brands.
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15 Sept 202415K
Sporting life of expats
Foreigners taking part in sporting competitions in Sri Lanka.
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15 Sept 202415K
Expat community
International teams and foreigners taking part in the island's sporting life.
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15 Sept 202415K
Functional fitness
The growth of CrossFit and functional sports in Sri Lanka.
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15 Sept 202415K
Amateur sports
Taking part in competitions as a way to socialize and integrate into the local community.
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15 Sept 202415K
Seasons and rhythm of life
Differences between the tourist season and the off-season in the lives of long-term island residents.
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10 Feb 2023136K
Expats
Russian-speaking beauty professionals and everyday services for expats.
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16 Apr 202327K
Expats
The story of a Russian-speaking instructor who moved to Sri Lanka to live.
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16 Apr 202327K
Expats
Russian-speaking surf camps and businesses created by expats on the island.
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26 Apr 202357K
Expats in Arugam Bay
Arugam Bay as a gathering place for expats, surfers and experienced travelers.
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26 Apr 202357K
The typical traveler in Arugam Bay
A portrait of the typical tourist and expat in Arugam Bay and the international community of travelers.
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23 Aug 2023168K
Finding good coffee in Sri Lanka
Finding quality coffee on the island and what to know about Sri Lanka's coffee culture.
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27 May 2026
Midday on the Island Live: Tolstikova on Resources and Health
Live broadcast with Alexandra Tolstikova — wellness coach, five-time marathon runner and 12-year Sri Lanka resident — hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Alisa Razumovskaya.
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26 May 2026
Midday on the Island: Wellness Coach Alexandra Tolstikova as Guest
Announcement of the next 'Who Lives Well in Sri Lanka' broadcast featuring Alexandra Tolstikova, a wellness coach, nutritionist, and yoga instructor who has lived in Asia for 25 years.
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20 May 2026
Bitcoin Pizza Crypto Event in Galle for Expats
The Sri Lankan crypto community invites Ostrov subscribers to a Bitcoin Pizza event on May 22 in Galle, featuring networking and insights from Ceylon Cash.
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20 May 2026
Midday on the Island Live: Alexei Voronin on AI
Live broadcast with Alexei Voronin discussing agentic AI in everyday work, hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Angelina Krupnova.
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17 May 2026
Midday on the Island: AI Manager Alexei Voronin as Guest
Announcement of a regular broadcast 'Who Lives Well in Sri Lanka' featuring guest Alexei Voronin, AI Transformation Manager and co-founder of Autonomous Company, living on the island since 2021.
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13 May 2026
Noon on the Island live with Svetlana
Live broadcast of Noon on the Island with digital rights expert Svetlana hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Anton Sakhno.
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12 May 2026
Russian language launches at Sri Lanka's state linguistics institute
The Russian House in Colombo and the National Institute of Language Education and Training (NILET) signed an agreement to launch an official Russian language course — the first at this prestigious state institution.
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10 May 2026
Noon on the Island broadcast: digital rights and cybersecurity
Nadya Sakhno and Anton Sakhno host Svetlana, a digital rights and cybersecurity expert working in Asia at the intersection of data protection, internet regulation, and diplomacy.
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8 May 2026
First Russian-language AA group opened in Weligama
Weligama held the first open meeting of the Russian-language Alcoholics Anonymous group "Quiet Harbor" — the first such group in Sri Lanka.
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6 May 2026
Noon on the Island live with Evgeny
Live broadcast of Noon on the Island with guest Evgeny (lanka.wtf) hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Anastasia.
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5 May 2026
Air Arabia extended Russia-UAE flight suspension until June 15
Air Arabia extended the suspension of flights between Russia and the UAE until June 15, 2026; passengers are offered a free date change or a full refund.
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4 May 2026
Noon on the Island broadcast: programmer and creator of lanka.wtf
Nadya Sakhno and Anastasia host Evgeny — mathematician, former professional poker player, and creator of events website lanka.wtf, who has lived on the island for almost 4 years.
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2 May 2026
Channel authors meeting: results and participants
The Ostrov channel lists Telegram channel authors who met at the Unawatuna gathering: a culinary blogger, Russian-speaking guide, astrologer, philosopher, and architect.
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1 May 2026
Update on the channel authors meeting in Unawatuna
12 participants confirmed attendance at the Saturday Telegram channel authors meeting in Unawatuna; the event is free.
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30 Apr 2026
Meeting of Sri Lanka Telegram channel authors in Unawatuna
A free meeting of Sri Lanka Telegram channel authors will be held in Unawatuna on Saturday to discuss channel management, audience growth, and content strategies.
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29 Apr 2026
NEWcomers live with Anton Nikiforov
Live broadcast of NEWcomers on the Island with guest Anton Nikiforov hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Darya Kuzmenko.
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26 Apr 2026
NEWcomers broadcast: author of Shrilancer on island life
In the latest NEWcomers broadcast, architect Nadya Sakhno and co-host Darya Kuzmenko welcome Anton Nikiforov, author of Shrilancer and Earthlings, who has lived in Sri Lanka for six years.
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24 Apr 2026
Simple in Weligama launched a loyalty card for island residents
Simple cafe in Weligama launched a loyalty card offering 10% off the full menu for those who permanently live and work on the island.
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22 Apr 2026
NEWcomers live on air with Anna Mumi
Live broadcast of NEWcomers on the Island with guest Anna Mumi hosted by Nadya Sakhno and Meysan.
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20 Apr 2026
NEWcomers broadcast: designer and surf artist on Sri Lanka
In the weekly NEWcomers broadcast, architect Nadya Sakhno and long-time island resident Meysan host surf girl and art director Anna Mumi.
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18 Apr 2026
Video report from AI breakfast in Unawatuna
Video report from the offline AI breakfast IIshnitza at Una Tuna, Unawatuna: islanders discussed AI trends, had breakfast, and headed to the beach.
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12 Apr 2026
NIKKI team baked 88 Easter kuchlis for the community
The NIKKI team delivered 88 Easter kuchlis to island residents; Sergey Fokin congratulates everyone on the bright Easter holiday.
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25 Mar 2026
Russian Ambassador gives interview on tourist situation in Sri Lanka
The Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka stated that the situation has stabilised: most Russian citizens have left the island and air links with Russia are maintained.
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24 Mar 2026
RBC reports wave of migration from Sri Lanka back to Russia
RosBusinessConsulting reports a noticeable wave of migration from Sri Lanka back to Russia.
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9 Mar 2026
Aeroflot adds extra flights to Colombo in March
Aeroflot introduces 12 additional round-trip flights in March between Moscow and Bangkok, Phuket, Malé, and Colombo for travelers with cancelled transit flights.
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8 Mar 2026
Embassy answers FAQ about flights out of Sri Lanka
The Russian Embassy publishes answers to the most common questions: flights are gradually resuming and passengers are advised to monitor carrier updates.
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7 Mar 2026
Russian Embassy working to resolve tourist departures from Sri Lanka
The Russian Embassy is working around the clock to help Russians depart from Sri Lanka and requests that stranded travelers fill out an online form.
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7 Mar 2026
Everything about restoring flights to Dubai
A link to information on the current state of air travel between Sri Lanka and Dubai amid the Middle East crisis.
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7 Mar 2026
Russians in Sri Lanka ask Foreign Ministry for help amid hotel evictions
Russian tourists stranded in Sri Lanka plan to appeal to the Foreign Ministry as hotel stays, medical insurance, and medications run out.
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6 Mar 2026
Warning to Russian citizens about delayed flights from Sri Lanka
Russian citizens stranded in Sri Lanka due to Middle East tensions are advised to monitor airline information about delayed flights.
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2 Mar 2026
How to Get to Sri Lanka from Cyprus After Dubai Airspace Closed
A traveller in Cyprus asks for alternative routes to Sri Lanka after flights through Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi were halted.
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1 Mar 2026
Del and Sakhno Broadcast with Career Consultant Irina
Announcement of the broadcast featuring guest Irina Lapute, a career consultant with psychology and economics degrees from Moscow State University.
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1 Mar 2026
Evacuation Underway at Dubai International Airport
A brief report on an evacuation in progress at Dubai International Airport.
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28 Feb 2026
Male Airport Overcrowded Due to UAE Flight Cancellations
Over 2,000 tourists are stranded at Malé international airport terminal following cancellations by UAE airlines and Qatar Airways.
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28 Feb 2026
What Tourists Should Do When Flights Are Cancelled in the Middle East
Guidance for tourists stranded by UAE flight cancellations: what to do at the airport, who pays for the hotel and who to contact.
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28 Feb 2026
Sharjah Airport Suspends All Flights
Sharjah International Airport announced the suspension of all flights until further notice as a precautionary security measure.
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28 Feb 2026
Travel Warning Due to Middle East Airspace Closures
Due to Middle East tensions several countries have closed their airspace; travellers are advised to choose direct Aeroflot flights.
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25 Feb 2026
Alexander Zamashka's Illusion Show: Broadcast in One Hour
Announcement of a live broadcast with Alexander Zamashka, a world-class illusion creator who has consulted for David Copperfield.
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25 Feb 2026
New Del and Sakhno Broadcast: Investors and an Illusionist
Announcement of a new broadcast featuring guests investor Artem Kardash and Alex Zamashka, a producer of exclusive illusion shows.
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25 Feb 2026
Aeroflot Moscow–Colombo Tickets from 16,000 Rubles
Budget Aeroflot Moscow–Colombo tickets from 16,000 rubles for May dates found on aggregators; the return can be booked with Air Arabia.
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19 Feb 2026
Exclusive from the Expat Channel
The editorial team shares exclusive content from an expats-in-Asia channel.
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18 Feb 2026
Live Stream: Psychology, AI and Island Life Today
A reminder about the live stream with Yulia Che, covering consciousness technologies and life in Sri Lanka.
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15 Feb 2026
Del and Sakhno Broadcast: Psychology and Life on the Island
Announcement of the new «Del, Sakhno and Newcomers» broadcast featuring guest Yulia Che, an expert in psychology, AI and neurotechnology.
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15 Feb 2026
Seeking Event Organiser for Russian-Speaking Audience Show
An artist's producer is seeking a local event organiser for a show for 50–500 people in Sri Lanka on 15 March.
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11 Feb 2026
Russian Embassy Issues Warning for Citizens in Sri Lanka
The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has published a warning for Russian citizens currently on the island.
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9 Feb 2026
Broadcast with Musician Max Razumovsky Who Moved to Sri Lanka
Announcement of a new episode of 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' featuring guest Max Razumovsky — a musician and family man from St. Petersburg who has lived in Sri Lanka for three years.
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5 Feb 2026
English Breakfast Club Every Thursday in Galle — Free Entry
The weekly English Breakfast Club on Thursdays at 9:00 at Barista Galle Diner welcomes everyone regardless of their English level.
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4 Feb 2026
Live Broadcast with the Surgutskovy Family on Expat Life
Live broadcast of 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' featuring Alexey and Elena Surgutskovy — an English language teacher and yoga instructor who relocated to Sri Lanka.
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4 Feb 2026
English Breakfast Club Meets Every Thursday in Galle
The weekly English Breakfast Club meets every Thursday at 9:00 at Barista Galle Diner — free entry, any level of English welcome.
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4 Feb 2026
Broadcast with English Teacher and Yoga Instructor — Expats on the Island
Announcement of a new episode of 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' featuring married couple Alexey and Elena Surgutskovy who moved to Sri Lanka: a language teacher and a yoga instructor.
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28 Jan 2026
Broadcast with Diana Podolski on Body and Life Between Countries
Announcement of a new episode of 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' featuring guest Diana Podolski, a body-practice specialist living between the Altai and Sri Lanka.
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26 Jan 2026
Air Arabia Announces Ticket Sale from Russia from 17,479 Rubles
Air Arabia launched a sale of air tickets from Russia for the March–April 2026 period, including flights to Sri Lanka from 25,459 rubles one way.
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21 Jan 2026
Live Broadcast with Entrepreneur Anton Sakhno
Live broadcast of 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' featuring serial entrepreneur Anton Sakhno, founder of White Label and TravelTech startup PLAY.
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21 Jan 2026
Direct Charters from Three Russian Cities to Sri Lanka Cancelled
Red Wings airline is cancelling direct flights to Hambantota from St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Ufa starting February due to Boeing 777-200 maintenance; flights from Moscow and several other cities remain.
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20 Jan 2026
Broadcast 'Del, Sakhno and Newcomers' with Serial Entrepreneur
Announcement of a new broadcast by Kristina Del and Nadya Sakhno featuring guest Anton Sakhno, a serial entrepreneur and founder of White Label and TravelTech startup PLAY.
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18 Jan 2026
Joint Breakfast for Girls from the South and Colombo
A brief note about a joint breakfast for Russian-speaking community members from the south and Colombo held on Friday; details in Nadia Sakhno's channel.
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14 Jan 2026
Live Broadcast with Media Producer Alexei Levin
Announcement of the ongoing 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' live broadcast featuring guest Alexei Levin, founder of Ruvision and 2024 Person of the Year in creative industries.
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14 Jan 2026
Broadcast Announcement: Media Producer and Psychologist in Sri Lanka
Preview of a new 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' episode featuring Alexei Levin (media producer) and Alisa Rassushina (psychologist and managing partner) about life on the island.
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10 Jan 2026
Broadcast Announcement: Media Producer in Sri Lanka
Preview of a new 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' episode featuring media producer Alexei Levin, who relocated to Sri Lanka after a successful video production career in Russia.
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7 Jan 2026
Russian Tourist Numbers in Sri Lanka Drop in 2025
According to SLTDA, the number of Russian tourists in 2025 fell below 2024 and 2023 levels, hitting the lowest figure since 2022.
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6 Jan 2026
Broadcast Announcement: Restaurateurs' Life in Sri Lanka
Preview of the 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' episode featuring chef Andrey Li, co-owner of KAIYO restaurant in Sri Lanka, discussing the island's restaurant scene.
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24 Dec 2025
'Del, Sakhno' Broadcast with Tea Entrepreneur and Investor
The 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' show features the founder of tea company White Peony and businessman Vyacheslav Del, discussing life and business on the island.
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23 Dec 2025
Sunday Morning Runs by the Clock Tower in Galle Fort
Every Sunday at 7:30 AM, an open running session starts from the clock tower in Galle Fort; afterwards — coffee at Barista and songs with guitar.
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21 Dec 2025
Red Wings Adjusts Sri Lanka Flight Schedule
Red Wings airline adjusted its flight schedule from Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Novosibirsk to Sri Lanka and back due to an aircraft replacement.
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20 Dec 2025
Red Wings Strands Tourists in Sri Lanka
The Russian Embassy confirmed numerous appeals from Russian tourists stranded in Sri Lanka due to technical issues with Red Wings airline flights.
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17 Dec 2025
'Del, Sakhno' Broadcast with Young Hotelier from St. Petersburg
The 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' show features a 31-year-old entrepreneur from St. Petersburg who dreamed of owning a hotel since childhood and is now opening one in Sri Lanka.
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9 Dec 2025
'Del, Sakhno' Broadcast Featuring Real Estate and IT Expert
The 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' broadcast features an entrepreneur and lawyer with experience managing major real estate in Moscow and St. Petersburg who studies South Asia.
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3 Dec 2025
English Conversation Club in Galle
The English Breakfast conversation club meets every Thursday at 9:00 AM at Barista Galle Diner for those with a language barrier or a wish to improve their English.
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3 Dec 2025
New Broadcast 'Del, Sakhno and newcomers' Today
Today at 7:30 PM Lanka time, a new regular show launches where architect Nadya and businesswoman Kristina discuss island life with newcomers and long-timers.
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28 Nov 2025
Russian Embassy and SLTDA Assure: Island Safe for Tourists
The Russian Embassy recommends citizens review the SLTDA statement confirming Sri Lanka remains safe and tourist facilities continue to operate normally.
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25 Nov 2025
Photo Report from the Kicks Party on November 21
The channel's special correspondent attended Friday's event at Kicks and published a photo report via a shared link.
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24 Nov 2025
Open Mic Night in Unawatuna on November 27
On Thursday, November 27, an open mic comedy evening for the Russian-speaking island community will be held at Fish & Meet Restaurant in Unawatuna.
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12 Nov 2025
Growing Expat Communities: Breakfasts and a Choir on the Island
Expat communities are flourishing on the island: English Breakfast in Galle, women's and men's breakfasts in Colombo, and the women's choir 'Goddesses' in the South — community leaders share what their gatherings are about.
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6 Nov 2025
Direct Flight from St Petersburg to Hambantota
A direct flight from Pulkovo Airport to Hambantota, Sri Lanka, is set to appear in the schedule.
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5 Nov 2025
Folder of Telegram Channels by Island Residents
The channel compiled a folder of 17 Telegram channels by expats living in Sri Lanka — builders, a pilot, an athlete, an actor and others sharing island life from different perspectives.
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1 Nov 2025
Russian film festival opens in Colombo
The Russian Cinema Days festival opened at the Russian House in Colombo — the first such event since 1963, featuring actors, producers, and composers.
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30 Oct 2025
Five-hour Halloween festival created by the community
Announcement of a large Halloween show created by the expat community, featuring children's guitar band, a school rock group, and a dance troupe.
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19 Oct 2025
Island project community gathers at birthday party
Representatives of WeAre, Surf's Up, LabRA, Tiger Gems and other projects met at LUM's birthday party and discovered each other's drink preferences.
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16 Oct 2025
Saturday meetup in Galle for entrepreneurs
Announcement of a Saturday gathering in Galle to discuss island news, legal and business questions, with Greek pies promised.
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13 Oct 2025
Signs you have lived in Sri Lanka too long
A humorous list of signs of long island life: keeping a peacock, making your own cottage cheese, and nodding instead of answering.
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8 Oct 2025
English Breakfast tomorrow in Galle
Announcement of an informal English-only morning meetup in Galle tomorrow at 9:00 to discuss the latest island news.
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6 Oct 2025
Bloggers Return to the Island: Bakayev and WeTeam in Unawatuna
Blogger Artur Bakayev arrived on the island, and Denis from WeTeam released a fresh video showing the current situation in Unawatuna.
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4 Oct 2025
Kazakhstan Embassy Opens Office in Colombo
The Kazakhstan Embassy is opening an office in Colombo to serve Kazakh citizens living in Sri Lanka.
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3 Oct 2025
RUMA Space in Weligama Is Closing
RUMA Space announced its closure after two years of operation; reasons are not disclosed, the team thanks everyone who was part of the community.
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3 Oct 2025
Belavia Tickets to Sri Lanka Now Available on the Airline's Website
Belavia has opened ticket sales for Minsk — Mattala on its website: from 1,286 BYN one-way, departures on Tuesdays starting October 28.
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1 Oct 2025
English Breakfast in Galle: English Practice Club for Expats
Every Thursday at Barista Galle Diner, TalkMuch school hosts English breakfasts — a gathering place for socializing, networking, and language practice for three months running.
Open source114
28 Sept 2025
Runforcoffee: A Running Club with Charity in Galle
The runforcoffee initiative gathers running enthusiasts every Sunday at Galle Fort: buy a T-shirt, run, get 50% off coffee, and support charity.
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24 Sept 2025
English Breakfast in Galle: Meetup on September 25
Announcement of the English Breakfast meetup on September 25, 2025 at 09:00 at Barista Galle Diner, lasting 1.5 hours.
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17 Sept 2025
Belavia Launches Direct Flights Minsk — Mattala from October
Belavia airline will launch direct weekly flights from Minsk to Mattala airport in southern Sri Lanka starting October 28, taking about 9.5 hours.
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15 Sept 2025
Nomad Kristina: Asian Adventures and a Review of Sri Lanka
The Lives of Remarkable People column features Kristina, a digital nomad who visited the island, was disappointed, and is now traveling through Latin America with her husband and cat.
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14 Sept 2025
Aeroflot Resumes Direct Flights Moscow — Colombo
Aeroflot announced the resumption of direct flights to Colombo from October — three times a week on a Boeing 777, bookings are already open.
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12 Sept 2025
Legal Breakfast on Saturday on the South Coast
Saturday morning's Legal Breakfast at the south coast's best Italian restaurant offers free attendance for Ostrov subscribers looking to discuss legal questions over a meal.
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12 Sept 2025
Sri Lanka in the Second Top-Ten of Russian Travel Destinations May–September 2025
According to ATOR, Sri Lanka ranked in the second top-ten of destinations for Russian tourists from May to September 2025 with moderate growth, while Vietnam surged 950%.
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10 Sept 2025
English Breakfast on September 11 at Barista Galle Diner
Announcement of the English Breakfast on September 11, 2025 at 09:00 at Barista Galle Diner, lasting one and a half hours.
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9 Sept 2025
Dima and Nastya: Maruška Café, LankaFood and an Asian Road Trip
The story of a couple with six children who founded the popular Maruška café in Hikkaduwa and the LankaFood delivery service; they are now travelling across Asia by motorbike.
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8 Sept 2025
English Breakfast: The Expat Paradox of Practising English Abroad
The author shares how for several months they have been driving an hour each week to attend an English Breakfast meetup where the only rule is speaking English, and how they love the expat sense of community.
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5 Sept 2025
Basketball in Galle on September 10
Announcement of a basketball meetup in Galle on September 10, 2025 at 19:00 at Galle Volleyball House, lasting one hour.
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30 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka Networking Event in St. Petersburg with Big Travel
A joint networking event by the tourism ministries of Sri Lanka and Russia took place in St. Petersburg, where the Big Travel team presented tours, yacht rentals, and transfers.
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25 Aug 2025
Sri Lanka and South Korea Share 10th Place Among Russian Tourists' Destinations
In January–June 2025, around 112,000 Russians visited Sri Lanka — down 1.6% year-on-year — while Russian tourist flows to South Korea grew 20.8%.
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20 Aug 2025
English Breakfast on August 21 at Barista Galle Diner
Announcement of the next English Breakfast on August 21, 2025 at 09:00 at Barista Galle Diner, lasting one and a half hours.
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17 Aug 2025
Tell Us About Your Telegram Channel About Sri Lanka
The editors invite Telegram channel creators covering Sri Lanka to share their links in the comments.
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15 Aug 2025
Russian Book Collection for Sale in Weligama
Dasha, who is leaving the island, is selling around 90 Russian books with a bookshelf for $300 and is looking for a Russian-speaking community willing to take the entire collection.
Open source130
7 Aug 2025
Russian House in Colombo Draws Attention
The author notes with interest the increasingly active activities of the Russian House in Colombo.
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6 Aug 2025
Weekly English Breakfast Runs as Scheduled
The weekly English Breakfast meetup — coffee, croissants, and conversation in English with fellow islanders — will take place at the usual time and location.
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16 Jul 2025
Road Trip to the North of the Island from Anuradhapura
The author recounts the start of a long-awaited trip to northern Sri Lanka: a tuk-tuk to Galle bus station, a crazy bus, a Russian grammar lesson with the driver, and a three-dollar breakfast.
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5 Jul 2025
Forbes Compares Sri Lanka to Bali as an Alternative
Forbes highlights Sri Lanka as a sustainable and less overcrowded alternative to Bali, offering rich nature and culture with far fewer tourists.
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1 Jul 2025
Quiz: Guess the Country by Tourist Heat Map
Readers are invited to guess which of five movement heat maps belongs to tourists from India, Russia, the UK, Germany, and China.
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25 Jun 2025
Interview with TalkMuch Founder on the English Breakfast Format
Alexey Zergut, founder of TalkMuch school, explains the English Breakfast concept: a conversation club without error correction, open to all language levels.
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22 Jun 2025
Russian House Birthday in Colombo: Ballet and Fashion Show
The Russian House in Colombo hosted its birthday celebration 'Layers of Russian Elegance' featuring ballet and an exclusive fashion show that impressed Sri Lanka's Minister of Culture.
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18 Jun 2025
English Conversation Club for Island Residents
An invitation to the weekly English Breakfast — a free conversation club open to all English proficiency levels.
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13 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka ranks 7th in Russian outbound tourism
According to ATOR data for Q1 2025, 93,568 Russians visited Sri Lanka, placing it 7th among foreign destinations.
Open source139
12 Jun 2025
Sri Lankans join flash mob for Russia Day
Sri Lankans participated in a flash mob dedicated to Russia Day, organized by the Russian House in Colombo.
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9 Jun 2025
Organizer of the Sri Lanka boat party shares details
Alex Krauze explains he organized the boat party for Sri Lanka lovers; he has wintered on the island for 5 years and regularly hosts events.
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9 Jun 2025
Sri Lanka fans' party on a ship in St. Petersburg
An unofficial boat party for Sri Lanka enthusiasts took place in St. Petersburg, organized by Alex Krauze.
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4 Jun 2025
Russian ballet academy opened in Western Province
On June 1, a branch of the Russian House ballet school opened at Holy Cross College in Gampaha, where 100 girls aged 3 to 18 will study classical ballet.
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29 May 2025
What tourists bring home from Sri Lanka
The channel asks subscribers what they usually bring home from Sri Lanka as souvenirs.
Open source144
23 May 2025
Survey for expats under 29: help with a master's thesis
A subscriber asks expats under 29 to complete a survey for a Sri Lankan woman's master's thesis about living abroad.
Open source145
9 May 2025
Immortal Regiment march in Colombo
The Immortal Regiment march took place in Colombo, led by the Russian ambassador, with support from Sri Lankan military and other diplomats.
Open source146
9 Apr 2025
Review of the Kicks billiard club in Ahangama
The author shares personal experience visiting the Kicks billiard club in Ahangama, founded by Russian-speaking entrepreneurs Oleg and Max.
Open source147
8 Apr 2025
Foreign tourists cleaned Weligama beach and made the news
A group of foreign tourists in Weligama organised a voluntary beach cleanup and received wide coverage in the local press.
Open source148
5 Apr 2025
Community cleanups in Dewata and Weligama successful
In Dewata over 25 people filled a garbage truck with plastic, while in Weligama the cleanup coincided with the city's own effort and surprised officials with foreigners' participation.
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4 Apr 2025
Cleanup meetup points in Dewata, Weligama and Hikkaduwa
Meetup points and times published for the April 5 cleanup: Closenberg beach (Dewata), KAIYO restaurant (Weligama), and the riverside with monitors (Hikkaduwa).
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2 Apr 2025
Community cleanup on April 5: islanders unite
More than 20 Russian-speaking islanders agreed to hold a community cleanup on April 5 in Weligama, Dewata and Hikkaduwa with support from local businesses.
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18 Mar 2025
Daily Mirror on overtourism and Israeli 'occupation' of Lanka
A Daily Mirror article on overtourism and the large Israeli tourist presence in Sri Lanka — the channel provides a translation for Russian-speaking readers.
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28 Feb 2025
Olga: from art director to drawing teacher on the Island
Olga Kot has lived on the Island with her family for two years: a former art director and business owner in Russia, she now teaches drawing to children and adults.
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28 Feb 2025
Day 7 in Colombo: meetings on business legalization
The author describes day seven in Colombo: breakfast, a meeting with participants in a business legalization pilot program, and plans for a trip to Tangalle.
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20 Feb 2025
Mass inspections and expat exodus from the Island
Three months after the author's departure, the situation for foreign businesses deteriorated sharply: mass inspections, deportations, snitching, and seizures forced many to leave the Island.
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10 Jan 2025
Russians unable to run businesses due to visa restrictions
Following the 2024 'White Party' scandal, Sri Lankan authorities effectively stopped issuing resident visas to Russians and intensified inspections of Russian-founded businesses.
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10 Jan 2025
Volleyball for all levels in Galle on Mondays and Fridays
An invitation to weekly international volleyball games in Galle every Monday and Friday from 4 to 6 PM.
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8 Jan 2025
Russian entrepreneurs concerned over tighter visa policy
Representatives of the Russian-speaking business community in Sri Lanka report that resident visas have effectively stopped being issued and inspections of Russian-owned businesses are intensifying.
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4 Jan 2025
Locals opposed to foreigners running businesses on tourist visas
Video footage captures local hostility toward Russians, Ukrainians, and Israelis conducting business on tourist visas in Sri Lanka.
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17 Dec 2024
English speaking club on building habits in Weligama
Tomorrow in Weligama there will be a free English speaking club meeting on the topic of building good habits.
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13 Dec 2024
Karaoke night at Shenanigans pub in Weligama
On Sunday, Shenanigans Irish pub in Weligama will host a beer and karaoke night with a contest for the loudest group.
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12 Dec 2024
KIDSUP children's camp opens from December 16 near Galle
From December 16, the KIDSUP children's camp opens for children aged 6 and over with a program, meals, and transfer from Galle.
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10 Dec 2024
Russian-speaking community gathering at Shenanigans
The "elephants" team invites new island residents to meet over burgers and beer at Shenanigans pub in Weligama.
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10 Dec 2024
Russia leads tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka at the start of December
In the first four days of December, Russia became the largest source of tourists in Sri Lanka with 4,418 arrivals, driven by resumed charter flights.
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3 Dec 2024
English speaking club resumes in Weligama
The author returned to the island and is launching a new season of free English speaking club meetings in Weligama.
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20 Nov 2024
Anna is looking for musicians for a joint project
Channel author Mumi Anna is looking for musicians in Sri Lanka — details available in stories and via a linked interview.
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14 Nov 2024
House of Russian cuisine and creative community on the Island
Ostrov channel subscribers watch a video mentioning a 'House of Russian Cuisine' and a creative community on the island.
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9 Nov 2024
Morozov launches an archive photo chronicle of life on the Island
Andrei Morozov launched a challenge in his channel to post archival photos and videos starting from his arrival in Sri Lanka in November 2019.
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3 Nov 2024
DJ school VSE SVOI in Sri Lanka
A DJ school from Surgut is running a contest together with the Ostrov channel, having worked in Sri Lanka for two years and covering cities across Russia and other countries.
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2 Nov 2024
New International Children's Centre Opens in Galle
A children's centre for Russian-speaking expats opened in Galle, offering kindergarten, after-school classes, a pool, and Russian- and English-speaking teachers.
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22 Oct 2024
English Conversation Marathon for Ostrov Islanders
TalkMuch school is launching an English conversation marathon with special terms for Ostrov channel subscribers.
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17 Oct 2024
Charter Flights Sochi to Sri Lanka from November 7
AZUR air launches charter flights from Sochi to Sri Lanka on Boeing 767-300 every 10 days; an 11-night tour for two starts from 151,600 rubles.
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15 Oct 2024
Halloween Party for Expat Kids
On October 26, a Halloween party with games, contests, and treats will be held at the kindergarten for 1,000 rupees per child.
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26 Sept 2024
Morning coffee meetup for expats in Colombo
The male part of the Colombo expat community invites others to a morning meetup at Nikki cafe on September 27 at 10:30.
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17 Sept 2024
Russian Embassy issues recommendations to citizens abroad
The Russian Embassy issued recommendations for Russian citizens living abroad.
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7 Sept 2024
Islanders appeared in Indian action film The Greatest of All Times
Several island residents appeared in the Indian action film The Greatest of All Times, released on September 7.
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3 Sept 2024
Russians abroad required to slow down YouTube themselves
Russian law now requires citizens living abroad to independently throttle their YouTube access.
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2 Sept 2024
Most OSTROV Authors Have Left the Island
The channel reports that most of its authors have left the island and calls on readers to send news and join as new contributors.
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22 Aug 2024
Audio Interview Collection with Island Residents
All interviews with island residents have been compiled into an audio collection — several hours of listening for those who prefer audio format.
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18 Aug 2024
Anex Expands Charter Program to 7 Russian Cities
Tour operator Anex expands its Sri Lanka charter program to 7 Russian cities including Sochi, Kazan, and Novosibirsk, starting November.
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8 Aug 2024
Aeroflot Direct Flights to Colombo Still Operating
Unlike Bali flights, Aeroflot direct flights from Moscow to Colombo continue to operate, with a flight time of 9 hours.
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29 Jul 2024
KAIYO group opens Surf Sup Media Cafe in Moscow
The KAIYO group opened its new Surf Sup Media Cafe project in Moscow, creating a symbolic gateway from Russia to Sri Lanka.
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28 Jul 2024
Japanese hiding on the island — Russians too
A playful post inspired by news about Japanese people hiding on the island, suggesting to find all islanders in hiding.
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27 Jul 2024
St. Petersburg newspaper writes about island residents
The author delightedly discovered an article about Russian-speaking island residents in a St. Petersburg newspaper.
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26 Jul 2024
Yandex report on Russian-speaking tourists in Sri Lanka
Yandex published a report showing 10% of 15 million CIS tourists are interested in Sri Lanka, with average spending of around $2300 per person.
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19 Jul 2024
Popular expat phrases in Sri Lanka
A humorous collection of the most popular expressions used by Russian-speaking island residents, curated by the Southern chat.
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13 Jul 2024
Looking for young people for a film shoot on the island
A casting call seeks young people aged 20-25 and a young blonde woman for a film shoot the following day in Sri Lanka.
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2 Jul 2024
Surf's Up launches Telegram channel and cafe in Moscow
Russian-language surf school Surf's Up from Weligama launched a Telegram channel and is opening Surf's Up Media Cafe in Moscow.
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2 Jul 2024
Acting in Sri Lanka films: how to participate
Stories about appearing in films on the island with testimonials and a form for those interested in participating as extras.
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26 Jun 2024
FUN&SUN Expands Sri Lanka Charters to 7 Russian Cities
Tour operator FUN&SUN nearly doubles its charter flight geography to Sri Lanka for the winter season, adding Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk, Samara and Mineralnye Vody.
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26 Jun 2024
Sri Lanka Expats Discover Food Abundance in Vietnam
Some Russian-speaking expats who moved from Sri Lanka to Vietnam are enthusiastically writing about the huge food variety and sausages available in local shops.
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7 Jun 2024
Guide for Relocating to Vietnam
A guide published for those considering relocating from Sri Lanka to Vietnam.
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27 May 2024
Islander Profile: Anton, 42, Galle, Entrepreneur
Standard expat community profile: Anton from Rostov-on-Don, 869 days on the island, living in Galle, working in consulting and gamification.
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15 May 2024
Interview with Maxim from Balakovo Who Opened a Café in Ceylon
The Balakovo city website featured a local resident Maxim who opened the Muka and Cava cafés in Sri Lanka; the editorial team shares his interview amid a slow news day.
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5 May 2024
Tropical House Concert by Vocal Students of Anton Sverchkov
Professional vocalist Anton Sverchkov hosted a house concert on the island where his students performed their prepared songs in a warm, palm-tree setting.
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2 May 2024
All Ostrov Authors Collected in One Telegram Folder
Following the post about Ostrov authors, a link to a folder collecting all author channels in one place spread through the chats.
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1 May 2024
Chekhov in Ceylon and Russian-Language Island Authors
The channel recalls Chekhov's visit to Ceylon and introduces Russian-language Telegram channel authors currently living in Sri Lanka.
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29 Apr 2024
Meet Mark, Age 12, Living on the Island for 504 Days
A profile of 12-year-old Mark from St Petersburg, living in Galle for 504 days: loves rain and dreams of becoming a fashion designer.
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20 Apr 2024
Census of the Island's Literary Community
The channel runs a poll to gauge how many writers, poets and would-be listeners or publishers are living on the island.
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3 Apr 2024
Sri Lanka Among Top Destinations for Solo Female Travelers
Sri Lanka was named among the world's top destinations for solo female travellers in 2024.
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21 Mar 2024
Andrei Grecha — Candidate from the Russian-Speaking Community
The channel jokingly endorses Andrei Morozov ('Grecha') as their candidate — someone who knows what to do and does it.
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8 Mar 2024
Community Contest Results: Winners Announced
Ostrov wraps up the community contest: winners are named, event tickets distributed, with a total prize pool of several thousand rupees.
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23 Feb 2024
Racism scandal over face control at Sarayka Lounge
A Sarayka Lounge event announced as "Face Control: White" sparked controversy and was deleted; the event was ultimately cancelled.
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19 Feb 2024
The show scandal and the President's visit: week in review
The week's biggest story was a scandalous show that overshadowed President Ranil Wickremesinghe's visit, with the Russian Embassy riding the wave to boost Russian tourist interest.
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11 Feb 2024
English-only networking party at RATT Weligama
On 11 February at RATT, a networking&chill party will be held in the format of an English-speaking club, featuring music, cocktails, and a showcase from local designers.
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3 Feb 2024
We Team video about relocating to Sri Lanka
Denis and Sveta from We Team share their relocation experience to Sri Lanka in a new episode, ironically calling it "possibly the worst place on Earth".
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13 Jan 2024
Live stream with ReFlashers: life-improvement techniques
Announcement of a live stream with Igor Kovalenko and Konstantin Balashov, who will share their techniques and invite listeners to a free session on 15 January.
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12 Jan 2024
Grand 'ReFlashers' Konstantin and Igor have arrived on the Island
Coaches Konstantin Balashov and Igor Kovalenko have arrived in Sri Lanka with the 'ReFlash' programme and announce a live stream and a free practice on 15 January.
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11 Jan 2024
Seeking poets and readers for the Galle Fort festival
The annual literary festival runs 25–28 January in Galle Fort; Russian-speaking poets and readers are invited to join and broaden the language palette.
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10 Jan 2024
Business community 'Garage' invites to a meeting
'Garage' is a community of entrepreneurs who meet Thursday mornings; it has already produced the island map, Vkus Ostrova delivery service, and digital quests.
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8 Jan 2024
Islander questionnaire: Konstantin Balashov, coach from Moscow
Transformational coach Konstantin Balashov (34, Moscow) is spending 18 days on the Island and appreciates its special vibe and the speed at which thoughts materialise.
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29 Dec 2023
Islander questionnaire: Yulia from Tomsk, six seasons
Yulia from Tomsk (age 40) is spending her sixth season since 2018 in Ahangama and loves Buddhist temples, mountains, and gentle ocean waves.
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28 Dec 2023
Anthem of the Island: Anton Petrochenkov's concert
On 29 December at Shanti Shanti bar, Anton Petrochenkov and Artyom Kardash will perform the Island Anthem for the first time at a New Year Russian Song Party — free entry.
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27 Dec 2023
Islander questionnaire: Veronika Gertsena from Moscow
Psychologist and designer Veronika Gertsena (Moscow, 45) shares 76 days of life in Galle, her love of birds, and frustration with inflated prices.
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23 Dec 2023
Portrait: Nastya, a massage therapist from Karachay-Cherkessia
Nastya, 25, from the Karachay-Cherkess Republic, has lived in Unawatuna for 8 months, gets around by bicycle, and loves the island's nature and fruits.
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23 Dec 2023
MAD Set channel: People of the Island series
A brief announcement of the continuation of the People of the Island interview series from the MAD Set channel.
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14 Dec 2023
Portrait: Anya Korzhova from Samara lives in Devata
Anya Korzhova, 36, from Samara, has been living in Devata for years and loves the island's nature, ocean, and sunsets.
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11 Dec 2023
Interview with the legendary Masha Konoplya
The MAD Set channel publishes an interview with renowned island resident Masha Konoplya in its People of the Island series.
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11 Dec 2023
Portrait: Arun from Rostov, Kundalini yoga master
Arun, a 50-year-old orientalist and Kundalini yoga master from Rostov-on-Don, lives in Trincomalee and names Jaffna as his favorite island spot.
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7 Dec 2023
Portrait: Belarusian journalist Sergei on the island
Sergei, a 35-year-old journalist from Slonim, has lived in Weligama for 15 months and values solitude, nature, and friendly locals.
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3 Dec 2023
Poll on publishing the recording of Lazarev's masterclass
The editors ask whether to publish the full recording of Roman Lazarev's masterclass on impostor syndrome.
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3 Dec 2023
Opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort — as it happened
The editors report on the opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort and urge readers to attend the event.
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1 Dec 2023
Invitation to the opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort
Announcement of the opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort on December 3 at 14:00.
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30 Nov 2023
Live broadcast with 'First Faces' founder Ekaterina Lashko
Announcement of a live broadcast on the Ostrov channel with Ekaterina Lashko — a conversation about the business community, money games and island life.
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30 Nov 2023
Masterclass on impostor syndrome by Roman Lazarev
A joint event by the 'First Faces', 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and 'Garage' communities: a masterclass by psychologist-economist Roman Lazarev on impostor syndrome, December 3 in Galle.
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27 Nov 2023
Profile of osteopath and artist Victoria from Hikkaduwa
Victoria from Novosibirsk — osteopath, artist and mother — has lived in Hikkaduwa for 30 days and loves the island's cheerful people and Buddhism.
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23 Nov 2023
Profile of DJ Alina HellFox from Habaraduwa
Alina HellFox, a DJ and music director from Tomsk, has lived in Habaraduwa for 80 days, loves the island's forests and works with the soundunity team.
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17 Nov 2023
Profile of Habaraduwa resident Lena Krasnenko
Lena Krasnenko from Sterlitamak has lived in Habaraduwa for five years, loves the ocean and the feeling of being home, and gets around by tuk-tuk and bus.
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14 Nov 2023
Notice board: share your contacts and projects
The channel updates its networking post and invites community members to share in the comments what they do and what questions they can help answer.
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9 Nov 2023
Broadcast with WeTeam YouTube creator about Sri Lanka
Recording of a broadcast with Denis, creator of the popular WeTeam YouTube channel about Sri Lanka, covering a secret bioluminescent lagoon, channel earnings, and his career.
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1 Nov 2023
First AzurAir charter flight Russia — Sri Lanka
On 1 November, the first AzurAir charter flight with 332 passengers landed at Bandaranaike Airport, launching direct air service between Russia and Sri Lanka.
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18 Oct 2023
Recap of the live broadcast with Amira: architecture, food, community
Detailed broadcast recap with timestamps covering island life, migration waves, Russian expat community issues, and the guest's projects.
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16 Oct 2023
Barefoot Gallery and Barbara Sansoni: the island's first private gallery
The 'Art of the Island' column covers the history of Sri Lanka's first private gallery, founded in the 1990s with expat involvement, and its creator Barbara Sansoni.
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6 Oct 2023
Weekend parties: Unawatuna, Ahangama, Madiha
Weekend party announcements: club nights in Ahangama and Unawatuna, Sunday quiz, pool party, and beach BBQ.
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6 Oct 2023
Red Wings and AZUR air launch flights from Yekaterinburg
From November 4, Red Wings and AZUR air will launch direct flights to Sri Lanka from Yekaterinburg, per Sri Lanka's ambassador to Russia.
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5 Oct 2023
Broadcast with Amira: community, kids, and events in Sri Lanka
Announcement of a live broadcast with Amira about the business community, children's life, and event organisation on the island, including Fashion Night.
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5 Oct 2023
Weekly events preview: quiz, openings, networking
Upcoming events roundup: quiz party, openings of Lolami Cafe and a new restaurant, children's programme, and a financial networking breakfast.
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29 Sept 2023
Weekend parties: clubs in Unawatuna and Weligama
Weekend events roundup: club nights, a $300 prize quiz, a children's party, and a lakeside event.
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28 Sept 2023
Weekly events preview: quiz, dinner, networking
Overview of upcoming events for the Russian-speaking community: gourmet dinner, quiz party, breakfast networking, and a lecture on Sri Lankan art.
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25 Sept 2023
Ostrov Editorial Team Still Impressed by TON Dinner Galle
A week later, the channel thanks the organizers of TON Dinner Galle for bringing social events back to the South and praises the event guests.
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20 Sept 2023
TON Dinner Galle Recap: 50+ Guests and an Unforgettable Evening
Report on TON Dinner Galle: over 50 of the 64 registered guests made it to the event dedicated to the technological revolution happening in Telegram.
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19 Sept 2023
Surf Therapy Center for Children with Autism in Devata
St. Petersburg's Bumaga publication wrote about Lera Lozovskaya and her surf therapy center for children with autism, which the editorial team observes daily in Devata.
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16 Sept 2023
TON Dinner Galle Details: Menu, Venue, and Theme
The editorial team reveals details of the Sunday TON Dinner Galle: cuisine from Grecha restaurant, hookahs, a DJ, and discussions on the implications of Telegram-TON integration.
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15 Sept 2023
Ostrov Channel Became the Info Partner of Basketball Club Garage
The channel announces a partnership with basketball club Garage and reports on the first open practice in Ahangama and an upcoming match against Ceylon Cash.
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13 Sept 2023
TON Breakfast in Colombo Was a Success: Invitation to Galle Dinner
The Ostrov channel reported on the first TON event in Colombo and invites all interested parties to TON Dinner Galle on September 17.
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12 Sept 2023
Expat Profile: Katya, 32 Years Old, Galle, 323 Days on the Island
Profile of Katya from Minsk, living in Galle for 323 days: favourite spots, island pet peeves, and her superpower of doing everything fast by being very lazy.
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11 Sept 2023
Live with Oleg Uvarov: The Story of How Surf's Up Was Created
Timestamped transcript of a live session with Surf's Up founder Oleg Uvarov about life in Weligama since 2015, investors, the surf school philosophy, and his partnership with Fokin.
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8 Sept 2023
TON Breakfast and Dinner for the Crypto Community on the Island
Ceylon Cash and TON Society Sri Lanka are organizing two events for crypto enthusiasts in Colombo and Galle, dedicated to the TON ecosystem and its integration with Telegram.
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7 Sept 2023
Oleg Uvarov live tonight: the story of Surf's Up
Announcement of the evening broadcast with Oleg Uvarov: he will share the story of founding Surf's Up, his values, and Sergei Fokin's influence on his life.
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7 Sept 2023
Thursday events: broadcast with Oleg and women's networking
Thursday events announcement: live broadcast with Oleg Uvarov at 19:30, women's posture networking at Angel Beach, chess tournament in Dewata, and a Tarantino film in Weligama.
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6 Sept 2023
People of the Island: Lyumi, braider and stylist from St. Petersburg
Resident profile: Lyumi, 28, 800 days in Mirissa, a braider, stylist, and designer developing her hair braiding and dreadlock business.
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6 Sept 2023
Broadcast with Oleg Uvarov, founder of Surf's Up
Announcement of a live broadcast with Oleg Uvarov, founder of Surf's Up and partner of KAIYO and UFO, one of the most well-known Russian-speaking entrepreneurs on the island.
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4 Sept 2023
People of the Island: Kristina, jumping coach from Sochi
Resident profile: Kristina, 35, from Sochi, 210 days in Galle, a jumping fitness coach who runs classes three times a week.
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1 Sept 2023
Women's broadcast: Lusya, Masha, and Ira on business in Sri Lanka
Recording of a women-only broadcast with entrepreneurs Lusya, Masha, and Ira about starting a business in Sri Lanka, legalization, failures, and ambitions.
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31 Aug 2023
Thursday events: octopus gourmet dinner and women's networking
Weekly events announcement: gourmet octopus dinner at Kayio, Texas Hold'em poker at Surf's Up, women's Human Design networking at Fort Bazaar, and live music at Locale.
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29 Aug 2023
Podcast recording: psychologist on immigrant syndrome
Recording of the live broadcast with psychologist Roman Lazarev on the psychological challenges of immigration: response types, psychosomatics, aggression, and coping strategies.
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29 Aug 2023
People of the Island: Sasha Brown, 8 years in Mirissa
Resident profile: Sasha Brown from Samara, 33, has lived in Mirissa for 8 years — philosophy teacher, photographer, guide, and director of a tourism agency.
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24 Aug 2023
Community events announcement: networking, cinema, quest
Event lineup for the Russian-speaking community: women's networking in Galle, Dunkirk screening in Weligama, children's treasure hunt at Shanti Shanti in Thalpe, and an Agile masterclass.
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22 Aug 2023
Broadcast: psychologist on immigrant syndrome and community
Announcement of a live broadcast with psychologist Roman Lazarev on immigrant syndrome and the psychology of building expat community.
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21 Aug 2023
Business networking communities mushrooming on the Island
A podcast episode about expat business communities in Sri Lanka: guest Anton Sakhno explains how networking works on the island and why it matters.
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14 Aug 2023
People of the island: Jane — 4 years in Sri Lanka, photographer
Expat questionnaire: Jane, 31, from Moscow, living in Ahangama for 4 years, photographer, values freedom and expense balance.
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12 Aug 2023
People of the island: Larisa — a year in Sri Lanka, a world citizen
Expat questionnaire: Larisa, a family traveler for over 12 years, has lived in Sri Lanka for a year, visited more than 13 countries.
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9 Aug 2023
People of the island: Tanya from Moscow, 7 months in Sri Lanka
Expat questionnaire: Tanya, 35, from Moscow, living in Hikkaduwa for 7 months — loves the ocean, frustrated by poor service and lack of familiar goods.
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1 Aug 2023
Island People: Lucy from Kyiv Living in Galle
Profile of islander Lucy: 32 years old, from Kyiv, living in Galle for a year and a half, loves Ella, sushi, and croissants with mango jam.
Open source264
1 Aug 2023
Children's Tennis Tournament and Football School on the Island
Sports correspondent Deldár reports on a children's tennis tournament with 45 players and announces a football school for children from age three.
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30 Jul 2023
Miss World Tourism Final: The Surprise Winner Twist
Report from the Miss World Tourism final at Citrus hotel in Waskaduwa: the Czech favourite did not make the top 10 but received a special award.
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21 Jul 2023
Island People: Deldár from Saint Petersburg
Profile of islander Deldár: 26 years old, living in Galle for nearly five months, football coach who loves children and surfing.
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17 Jul 2023
Aeroflot Brings 100,000 Russian Tourists to Sri Lanka
Media report the arrival of the 100,000th Russian tourist via Aeroflot, while the Tourism Ministry counts over 110,000 Russians since the start of 2023.
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14 Jul 2023
People of the island: Masha, Muscovite, one week on the island
31-year-old Masha from Moscow has been living in Midigama for one week and names the people and ocean as the island's greatest assets.
Open source269
13 Jul 2023
Otyekhavshe tell-all livestream starts in 15 minutes
Short announcement that the final Otyekhavshe livestream begins in 15 minutes.
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12 Jul 2023
Broadcast preview: tell-all live of Otyekhavshe project tomorrow at 20:00
The editors share party flashback videos from the Otyekhavshe project and announce the final live broadcast the next day at 20:00 Sri Lanka time.
Open source271
11 Jul 2023
People of the island: Anton, musician from Moscow, lives in Weligama
28-year-old Moscow musician Anton Sverchkov has lived in Weligama since November 2022 and describes the island as a place where all colours are beautiful.
Open source272
10 Jul 2023
The Otyekhavshe project closes: a live tell-all broadcast
The founders of the Otyekhavshe project announce a final live broadcast recounting the history of their Russian-expat parties on Sri Lanka and answering all questions.
Open source273
10 Jul 2023
Meet Roman Lazarev — psychologist and developer based in London
Introduction to Roman Lazarev — PhD, psychosomatic psychologist and developer with over 1 million sq m of completed projects, a friend of the channel.
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8 Jul 2023
People of the island: Mari, living at Dewata since 2020
36-year-old Mari from St Petersburg has been living on the island for six months a year since 2020, naming Talpe, Hikkaduwa and Maskeliya as her favourite spots.
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6 Jul 2023
People of the island: Amira, psychologist from Moscow
36-year-old Moscow psychologist Amira has lived in Madiha since September 2022 and values the island's visa regime and runs her own interview channel.
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3 Jul 2023
People of the island: Ilya, entrepreneur from Chelyabinsk
40-year-old entrepreneur Ilya lives in Mataramba and values the island for its mix of smart expats and warm-hearted locals.
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30 Jun 2023
People of the island: Maxim, actor from Khvalynsk
24-year-old actor Maxim has lived in Unawatuna for 211 days and values the island for its freedom from Russian politics.
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27 Jun 2023
People of the island: Alena, designer from Vladivostok
23-year-old designer Alena has been traveling the southern part of the island for 28 days and appreciates the atmosphere despite frequent power cuts.
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25 Jun 2023
Interview with Kellla Clothing Brand Founder
The channel congratulates Irina, founder of the Kellla women's clothing brand, on her debut interview on the MAD set channel; stores operate in Unawatuna, Arugam Bay, Colombo, Spain, and Ukraine.
Open source280
23 Jun 2023
Sergei Efimov's Podcast on Self-Esteem
The channel recommends Sergei Efimov's podcast on self-esteem and confidence with practical exercises; the author is available in person for island residents.
Open source281
22 Jun 2023
People of the Island: Alesya from Moscow Travels the Island
Alesya, 32, a teacher from Moscow, spent 47 days traveling across Sri Lanka and loves the atmosphere and how the island is different everywhere.
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19 Jun 2023
People of the Island: Pasha from St. Petersburg in Midigama
Pasha, 20, a videographer from St. Petersburg, has spent 247 days in Midigama, values the open creative people and his knack for buying things at half the market price.
Open source283
14 Jun 2023
People of the Island: Kristina from Moscow in Matara
Kristina Kormilitsyna, 39, from Moscow, shares her five months of life in Matara, her love of the climate and carefree atmosphere, and the bar opened by her husband.
Open source284
13 Jun 2023
Interview with Lanka Food Delivery Service Founders
Dmitry and Anastasia explain how they accidentally ended up in Sri Lanka instead of Bali and launched a quality grocery delivery service for their large family.
Open source285
13 Jun 2023
Teaser for Interview with Lanka Food Founders
The channel announces the release of an interview with Dmitry and Anastasia, founders of the Lanka Food grocery delivery service.
Open source286
10 Jun 2023
Ukrainian Boutique KELLLA and PAKO Opens in Arugam Bay
Announcement of the opening of a designer boutique by Ukrainian brands KELLLA and PAKO in Arugam Bay — dresses, accessories and clothing by Ukrainian designers.
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9 Jun 2023
Lanka Food: Farm Products Delivered with Promo Code
Advertisement for Lanka Food: farm products, ready meals and business lunches delivered to expats — discount with the promo code 'ostrov'.
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2 Jun 2023
Quiz and Movie Night at 'Svoya Kompaniya' in Unawatuna
Announcement of a 'Cinema and Music' quiz and film screening at the Russian-speaking venue 'Svoya Kompaniya' in Unawatuna — 2000 rupees entry, 10 TON prize for winners.
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1 Jun 2023
The 'Left' Project Opens a Space in Arugam Bay
Announcement of the opening of a Russian-speaking community space 'Ot'yekkhavshiye' in Arugam Bay — a venue for expats, travellers and nomads on the east coast.
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1 Jun 2023
Lanka Food: Russian Food Delivered Across the Island
Advertisement for Lanka Food service for homesick expats: delivery of Russian dishes — from vinegret to red caviar — with a 5% discount using the promo code 'OSTROV'.
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19 May 2023
People of the Island: Marco, 11 years old, from Moscow
Profile of the youngest participant in 'People of the Island' — Marco, 11 years old, from Moscow, living in Galle for 191 days.
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18 May 2023
People of the Island: Olga, Relocated from Turkey
Profile of expat Olga Maksimenko, 33, who relocated to Sri Lanka from Turkey and has visited 26 countries; she plans further moves.
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17 May 2023
People of the Island: Kristina, Traveller from Moscow
Profile of expat Kristina Sultanova, 34, from Moscow, who has visited 35 countries and has been living in Mirissa for 210 days.
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16 May 2023
People of the Island: Anton Vladimirovich from Almaty
Profile of expat Anton Vladimirovich, 39, from Almaty, living in Colombo for around 270 days and sharing his life on the island.
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15 May 2023
People of the Island: Rashid, Developer from St. Petersburg
Profile of expat Rashid, 30, a developer from St. Petersburg living in Unawatuna for 348 days who brings people together around projects.
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12 May 2023
People of the Island: Nadya, Architect from Moscow
Profile of expat Nadya Sakhno, 46, an architect-designer who has lived in Sri Lanka for 484 days and is preparing to move to the USA for her husband's business.
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11 May 2023
People of the Island: Katya, Advertising Professional from St. Petersburg
Profile of expat Katya, 31, an advertising professional from St. Petersburg living in Mirissa for a year who created the Chapter gastronomic-themed clothing brand.
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10 May 2023
People of the Island: Sergei Efimov, Psychotherapist
Profile of expat Sergei Efimov, 40, a psychotherapist and art therapist from St. Petersburg living in Weligama and unlocking people's hidden potential.
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9 May 2023
People of the Island: Yulia, Manager from St. Petersburg
Profile of expat Yulia, 38, a manager from St. Petersburg living in Galle for 186 days and involved in business processes and culinary projects.
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8 May 2023
People of the Island: Sergei, Chef from St. Petersburg
Profile of expat Sergei Fokin, 35, a chef from St. Petersburg living in Ahangama for 374 days and appreciating the island's magic.
Open source301
7 May 2023
People of the Island: Artyom, a Lawyer from St. Petersburg
Profile of expat Artyom, 40, a lawyer from St. Petersburg who has lived on the island for over 500 days and launches large-scale projects.
Open source302
17 Apr 2023
Ostrov seeks stories of talented expats
The channel invites readers living in Sri Lanka and creating interesting projects to share their stories for the 'people of the island' feature.
Open source303
12 Apr 2023
The Island Is People: Sonya and Ranga Help Children Paint
A story about expat couple Sonya (clothing brand designer) and Ranga (artist), who support a local Sri Lankan family and organise painting workshops for local and international children.
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10 Apr 2023
Lanka Food contest: win a voucher for Russian products delivery
Lanka Food is giving away three vouchers worth 2,000, 4,000, and 6,000 rupees for orders from their island store with Russian products; subscribers must comment on what food they miss most.
Open source305
9 Apr 2023
Welcome to Barbie-Lanka, please show your pink documents
A humorous post about arriving in Sri Lanka with a reference to the pink aesthetic of the Barbie movie.
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28 Mar 2023
Breakfast at Tiffany's Club Hosts a Karaoke Evening
The female community Breakfast at Tiffany's is turning a southern Sri Lanka venue into a karaoke bar and inviting members to a Wednesday evening event.
Open source307
26 Mar 2023
Digital Nomads: Who They Are and Why They Choose Sri Lanka
The post explains the digital nomad phenomenon — IT and creative professionals working remotely who choose to live abroad, including in Sri Lanka.
Open source308
20 Mar 2023
Free rugby training every Sunday in Galle
Deldhar invites everyone — beginners and experienced players — to weekly free rugby training in Galle.
Open source309
16 Mar 2023
Networking: share your projects and brands from the island
The channel encourages those developing projects or brands in Sri Lanka to share useful links for mutual support.
Open source310
16 Mar 2023
Russians top tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka in 2023
As of March 13, 2023, Russians lead tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka at 24% of 264,000 visitors, a 15% increase year-on-year.
Open source311
7 Mar 2023
Toxic positive thinking: a psychologist's perspective from the island
Actor and psychologist Sergei, living on the island for 2 months, discusses toxic positive thinking and how to be a realist.
Open source312
5 Mar 2023
Opening of women's clothing boutique KELLLA in Unawatuna
Residents of the Forwater residential complex congratulate Irina on the opening of women's clothing boutique KELLLA in Unawatuna — today at 15:00.
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1 Mar 2023
Networking: share Russian-speaking community projects
A call to share links to creative and business projects of the Russian-speaking community in Sri Lanka in the comments.
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