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Commemorative Ceremony in Genk Marks the 81st Anniversary of the End of World War II

By |2026-09-04T12:16:37+02:00September 4th, 2026|History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|

On September 3, a commemorative ceremony took place at the municipal cemetery in Genk (Limburg province) to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II.The event was attended by the Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, Denis Gonchar, Defense Attaché Alexey Buyanov, diplomats of the Embassy, representatives of the Russian House in Brussels, and members of the "Immortal Regiment of Belgium" association.Genk holds the largest Soviet military burial site in Belgium, where 70 Red Army soldiers and officers are laid to rest. Having been captured during the war, they were sent to local coal mines for forced labor.Participants gathered [...]

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In Brussels, Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight were celebrated.

By |2026-04-24T11:04:06+02:00April 14th, 2026|Russian House News, Science|

On April 10, a ceremonial evening dedicated to Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight took place in Brussels. The event was organized by the Embassy of Russia in Belgium and the Russian House in Brussels with the participation of diplomatic missions from CIS countries. The evening brought together a wide range of guests, including heads and staff of diplomatic missions from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, South Africa, representatives of the Belgian public, as well as Russian compatriots. [...]

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Diplomat’s Day in Brussels Celebrated Together with the State Hermitage Museum

By |2026-02-12T15:43:15+01:00February 12th, 2026|Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|

On February 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening entitled “The Art of Diplomacy” on the occasion of Diplomat’s Day.The event, organized with the participation of the Embassy of Russia in Belgium, combined historical, cultural, and musical elements as important components of diplomatic dialogue. The Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, Denis Gonchar, delivered a welcoming address to the guests — heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Belgian society, and compatriots. He emphasized the importance of cultural interaction in strengthening international mutual understanding and developing ties between states and peoples. [...]

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A literary and musical evening dedicated to Rubén Darío and Nikolay Gumilyov was held in Brussels

By |2026-03-30T11:54:44+02:00February 10th, 2026|History Club, Russian House News|

With the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and the Embassy of Nicaragua On February 4, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a Russian–Nicaraguan literary and musical evening dedicated to the works of the outstanding poets of Nicaragua and Russia, Rubén Darío and Nikolay Gumilyov. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, the Belgian public, as well as Russian and Nicaraguan compatriots residing in Belgium. In his welcoming remarks, the Russian Ambassador to Belgium, D.V. Gonchar, emphasized that Russia and Nicaragua are strategic partners united by a long history of friendship and cooperation in many areas, [...]

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Literary Blog: The Role of Food in Russian Literature

By |2025-11-13T18:21:56+01:00November 13th, 2025|Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language|

"For dinner, soup, shchi (cabbage soup), roast, and mushroom pies were served — all that Russian cuisine is famous for..." (A.S. Pushkin) Our October literary salon was dedicated to food: both spiritual and real. In other words, we discussed the reflection of the meal (or trapeza) in literary works. Russian cuisine is more than just food. It is the breath of the land, the smells of childhood, the warmth of the stove where both fairy tale heroes and characters from great novels gather. The taste of Russian literature cannot be separated from the taste of its cuisine: kasha (porridge), turnip, [...]

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Unity Day Celebrated at the Russian House in Brussels

By |2025-11-10T14:46:58+01:00November 10th, 2025|Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|

On 7 November 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening dedicated to Unity Day. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, cultural figures and journalists, compatriots, and friends of Russia. The evening was opened by Denis Gonchar, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Belgium, who emphasized the significance of the holiday and the role of culture in uniting peoples. “This commemorative date, established in honor of what may seem distant events of 1612, carries an extremely important and highly relevant meaning,” the Ambassador noted. “Today, our country, part [...]

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Brussels Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Russian House with “Jazz Diplomacy” Concert

By |2025-10-13T12:37:31+02:00October 10th, 2025|Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|

On October 8, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the institution and the 100th anniversary of people’s diplomacy. The event was opened by the Russian Ambassador to Belgium, Denis Gonchar. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of both anniversaries and noted that people’s diplomacy has remained a unique instrument for building trust between people and cultures over the past century. The Ambassador also highlighted that, even in challenging times, the Russian House continues to be a sought-after platform for live communication and cultural exchange. He paid special attention to the [...]

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A New Season of the Russian House in Brussels Opened with a Concert in Honor of Tchaikovsky

By |2025-09-26T14:51:48+02:00September 19th, 2025|Russian House News|

On September 16, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels held the festive opening of the 2025–2026 season. The central event of the evening was the concert “Tchaikovsky: Reflection in Sound”, dedicated to the 185th anniversary of the great Russian composer’s birth. The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Belgium, D.V. Gonchar, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. In his remarks, he emphasized the timeless significance of Russian culture, which has given the world a constellation of outstanding figures—writers, poets, composers—and continues to bring people together. “Cultural events like this remind us that art must remain [...]

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Medals “For Love and Fidelity” Awarded in Brussels

By |2025-09-19T11:47:21+02:00September 19th, 2025|Meet Russia, Russian House News|

On September 16, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a solemn ceremony of awarding the medals “For Love and Fidelity.” The event took place as part of the celebration of the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity, which is traditionally observed in Russia on July 8. The holiday is dedicated to the memory of the Murom saints, Prince Peter and Princess Fevronia, patrons of marriage and family happiness. Their union, filled with care and devotion, became an example of conjugal fidelity and inspired the creation of this day. The symbol of the holiday is the daisy — a flower of [...]

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On the Anniversary of the Battle of Borodino: Remembering Courage and Historical Ties between Russia and Europe

By |2025-09-08T15:05:51+02:00September 8th, 2025|History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

On September 8, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, one of the key events of the Patriotic War of 1812, known in European historiography as the “Battle for Moscow.” The Russian army under the command of M.I. Kutuzov repelled Napoleon’s forces, demonstrating the strength of national spirit and readiness to defend the homeland.Special attention is given to the historical role of the future first King of Belgium, Leopold I, who in his youth served in the Russian army and participated in military actions against the French. Fluent in Russian, he advanced with Russian [...]

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