Expat life: communities, services and the experience of moving to the island.
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.
Open sourceOn 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.
Open sourceDenis 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".
Open sourceAnnouncement 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.
Open sourceCoaches 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.
Open sourceThe annual literary festival runs 25–28 January in Galle Fort; Russian-speaking poets and readers are invited to join and broaden the language palette.
Open source'Garage' is a community of entrepreneurs who meet Thursday mornings; it has already produced the island map, Vkus Ostrova delivery service, and digital quests.
Open sourceTransformational coach Konstantin Balashov (34, Moscow) is spending 18 days on the Island and appreciates its special vibe and the speed at which thoughts materialise.
Open sourceYulia from Tomsk (age 40) is spending her sixth season since 2018 in Ahangama and loves Buddhist temples, mountains, and gentle ocean waves.
Open sourceOn 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.
Open sourcePsychologist and designer Veronika Gertsena (Moscow, 45) shares 76 days of life in Galle, her love of birds, and frustration with inflated prices.
Open sourceNastya, 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.
Open sourceA brief announcement of the continuation of the People of the Island interview series from the MAD Set channel.
Open sourceAnya Korzhova, 36, from Samara, has been living in Devata for years and loves the island's nature, ocean, and sunsets.
Open sourceThe MAD Set channel publishes an interview with renowned island resident Masha Konoplya in its People of the Island series.
Open sourceArun, a 50-year-old orientalist and Kundalini yoga master from Rostov-on-Don, lives in Trincomalee and names Jaffna as his favorite island spot.
Open sourceSergei, a 35-year-old journalist from Slonim, has lived in Weligama for 15 months and values solitude, nature, and friendly locals.
Open sourceThe editors ask whether to publish the full recording of Roman Lazarev's masterclass on impostor syndrome.
Open sourceThe editors report on the opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort and urge readers to attend the event.
Open sourceAnnouncement of the opening of boutique KELLLA in Galle Fort on December 3 at 14:00.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a live broadcast on the Ostrov channel with Ekaterina Lashko — a conversation about the business community, money games and island life.
Open sourceA 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.
Open sourceVictoria from Novosibirsk — osteopath, artist and mother — has lived in Hikkaduwa for 30 days and loves the island's cheerful people and Buddhism.
Open sourceAlina 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.
Open sourceLena 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.
Open sourceThe channel updates its networking post and invites community members to share in the comments what they do and what questions they can help answer.
Open sourceRecording 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.
Open sourceOn 1 November, the first AzurAir charter flight with 332 passengers landed at Bandaranaike Airport, launching direct air service between Russia and Sri Lanka.
Open sourceDetailed broadcast recap with timestamps covering island life, migration waves, Russian expat community issues, and the guest's projects.
Open sourceThe '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.
Open sourceWeekend party announcements: club nights in Ahangama and Unawatuna, Sunday quiz, pool party, and beach BBQ.
Open sourceFrom November 4, Red Wings and AZUR air will launch direct flights to Sri Lanka from Yekaterinburg, per Sri Lanka's ambassador to Russia.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a live broadcast with Amira about the business community, children's life, and event organisation on the island, including Fashion Night.
Open sourceUpcoming events roundup: quiz party, openings of Lolami Cafe and a new restaurant, children's programme, and a financial networking breakfast.
Open sourceWeekend events roundup: club nights, a $300 prize quiz, a children's party, and a lakeside event.
Open sourceOverview of upcoming events for the Russian-speaking community: gourmet dinner, quiz party, breakfast networking, and a lecture on Sri Lankan art.
Open sourceA week later, the channel thanks the organizers of TON Dinner Galle for bringing social events back to the South and praises the event guests.
Open sourceReport on TON Dinner Galle: over 50 of the 64 registered guests made it to the event dedicated to the technological revolution happening in Telegram.
Open sourceSt. 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.
Open sourceThe 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.
Open sourceThe channel announces a partnership with basketball club Garage and reports on the first open practice in Ahangama and an upcoming match against Ceylon Cash.
Open sourceThe Ostrov channel reported on the first TON event in Colombo and invites all interested parties to TON Dinner Galle on September 17.
Open sourceProfile 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.
Open sourceTimestamped 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.
Open sourceCeylon 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.
Open sourceAnnouncement 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.
Open sourceThursday 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.
Open sourceResident profile: Lyumi, 28, 800 days in Mirissa, a braider, stylist, and designer developing her hair braiding and dreadlock business.
Open sourceAnnouncement 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.
Open sourceResident profile: Kristina, 35, from Sochi, 210 days in Galle, a jumping fitness coach who runs classes three times a week.
Open sourceRecording of a women-only broadcast with entrepreneurs Lusya, Masha, and Ira about starting a business in Sri Lanka, legalization, failures, and ambitions.
Open sourceWeekly 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.
Open sourceRecording of the live broadcast with psychologist Roman Lazarev on the psychological challenges of immigration: response types, psychosomatics, aggression, and coping strategies.
Open sourceResident profile: Sasha Brown from Samara, 33, has lived in Mirissa for 8 years — philosophy teacher, photographer, guide, and director of a tourism agency.
Open sourceEvent 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.
Open sourceAnnouncement of a live broadcast with psychologist Roman Lazarev on immigrant syndrome and the psychology of building expat community.
Open sourceA podcast episode about expat business communities in Sri Lanka: guest Anton Sakhno explains how networking works on the island and why it matters.
Open sourceExpat questionnaire: Jane, 31, from Moscow, living in Ahangama for 4 years, photographer, values freedom and expense balance.
Open sourceExpat questionnaire: Larisa, a family traveler for over 12 years, has lived in Sri Lanka for a year, visited more than 13 countries.
Open sourceExpat 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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