Summer in Sverdlovsk region: a perfect opportunity for Alcoholics Anonymous members to unwind and savor life's pleasures!
In the heart of Russia, the Anonymous Alcoholics Fellowship (AA Fellowship) is growing and evolving to better serve those seeking a sober life. With meetings in various cities, including Yekaterinburg, Berezovsky, Verkhnyaya Pyshma, and more, the Fellowship is committed to providing support and resources for those who want to start anew.
For those seeking a list of AA groups and their regular meeting times and addresses in Yekaterinburg and nearby towns, the Fellowship is ready to help. While meeting times and locations may change frequently, a compiled list can be provided based on current public AA meeting directories. This list will include group names, meeting types, day and time (local), address/venue, and any contact or confirmation note.
In-person meetings are not the only option. The Fellowship also offers a mix of online and telephone AA meetings, catering to those who may prefer an online format or are located in smaller towns. For instance, the Women's AA Group "Happiness" holds online meetings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 22:00 (YEKT), and the AA Group "Phoenix" in Verhotur'e city offers online meetings on Saturdays at 15:00 and Sundays at 19:00.
The Fellowship's activities extend beyond traditional in-person and online meetings. Members regularly visit rehabilitation centers and narcological clinics in Yekaterinburg and the surrounding area to share their experiences. Large summer fellowships are also held outdoors in nature, providing a unique setting for connection and growth.
One such event is the XXXVI AA Fellowship Forum of Russia, planned in Yekaterinburg on December 4-7, 2025. The Fellowship is also expanding its geography with a new group opening in Michurinsky.
For those who speak English or prefer international-format meetings, the Fellowship's website, WWW.AA-EKB.RU, provides valuable resources and information.
The Fellowship's activities in Ekaterinburg and the Sverdlovsk region are non-commercial, socially oriented, and aimed at informing interested people about their activities. For relatives and friends of alcoholics, Al-Anon family groups are active in the city and region. Their hotline numbers are +7-950-19-20-950 and +7-901-85-11-971, and their website is www.al-anon.org.ru.
The only requirement for AA membership is a desire to stop drinking. Whether it's through in-person meetings, online meetings, or outdoor fellowships, the Anonymous Alcoholics Fellowship is here to support those on their journey to sobriety.
- The Fellowship's website, WWW.AA-EKB.RU, offers resources and information for those who speak English or prefer international-format meetings, which is beneficial for those interested in health-and-wellness (sobriety) and fitness-and-exercise (a sober lifestyle).
- In addition to traditional AA meetings, the Fellowship also hosts events like the XXXVI AA Fellowship Forum of Russia in Yekaterinburg to promote mental-health wellness and encourage social-media interactions among fellowship members.
- Forming supportive communities and sharing experiences through various means is essential for the Fellowship to establish a presence beyond traditional meetings, such as venturing into entertainment areas by visiting rehabilitation centers and narcological clinics, or even hosting outdoor fellowships in nature.
