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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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Expats
Expat life: communities, services and the experience of moving to the island.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guide for Relocating to Vietnam
A guide published for those considering relocating from Sri Lanka to Vietnam.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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