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Half & Half

Half internationals, half Russians: one table, two languages, real conversation.

An evening for the meeting that's surprisingly hard to make happen in Moscow: internationals and Russians at the same table, actually talking.

We aim for a table that's about half and half, and the hosts move the conversation between English and Russian, so nobody needs to be fluent to take part.

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Who it's for

  • Internationals who want Russian friends, not just Russian lessons
  • Russians who want to meet people from around the world
  • Anyone practising English or Russian who would rather do it over dinner than in a classroom

What happens

  • A small, hosted table mixed on purpose: internationals and Russians side by side
  • Conversation in English and Russian, switching as the evening goes
  • Hosts who make the introductions and help out when a word goes missing

Dates

The next date has not been announced yet.

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This is an interest list, not a reservation.

Good to know

  • Joining this interest list doesn't reserve a place: when a date is announced, you request a place for that evening.
  • You don't need good Russian or good English. Beginners are welcome on both sides.
  • It's a social evening, not a lesson: no teacher and no homework.

Every evening follows our code of conduct. Read the code of conduct

We'll only email you about this night.

A link to a public profile. The hosts look at it before confirming places, to keep evenings safe. Only they see it.

How we handle your details: privacy policy.

Questions

Do I need to speak Russian?

No. The evening runs in both languages and the hosts help bridge the gap. A few words of Russian are a bonus, not a requirement.

Is this a language exchange?

In spirit, yes, but small and hosted: a table at a venue we chose, with introductions, rather than a crowded room.

Is joining the interest list a booking?

No. We email you when a date is announced, and you then request a place for that evening like everyone else.

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