Russians in the United Kingdom

"Londongrad" redirects here. For other uses, see Londongrad (disambiguation).
Russians in the United Kingdom
Total population
(Russian-born residents
15,160 (2001 Census)
32,000 (2009 ONS estimate)
49,043 (2011 Census)[1]
Russian nationals
35,172 (2011 Census)[1])
Regions with significant populations
London, South East England,[2] Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Cardiff
Languages
English, Russian
Religion
Judaism · Russian Orthodox Church.
Related ethnic groups
Russian diaspora

The Russian community in the United Kingdom comprises mainly of British citizens of Russian heritage as well with expatriates and migrants from Russia who reside in the United Kingdom. Russians have lived the United Kingdom since the nineteenth century.

Settlement and population numbers

The 2001 UK Census recorded 15,160 Russian-born residents.[3] Estimates published by The Guardian suggest that the resident Russian-born population in London was over 150,000 in 2014.[4] The rise in population has led to jocular nicknames for London such as "Londongrad" and "Moscow-on-the-Thames".[5]

In London and the South East there are a number of Russian schools aimed at transmitting Russian language and culture to the children of Russian immigrant parents.[6]

Many Russians also came to UK from the Baltic states, after they joined the EU in 2004. The total number of people of Russian descent is close to 300,000.[7]

Education

The Russian Embassy School in London is a Russian international school in the UK's capital city.

Notable people

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This is a list of Russian expatriates in the United Kingdom and Britons of Russian ancestry including Jews.

Arts and Literature

Business

Military

Music

Politics

Science

Sports

See also

References

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