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‘Russian Ostend’ in the 19th-century. A lecture by Professor V. Ronin

By |2026-04-15T22:09:45+02:00April 14th, 2026|, , , |

Free Registration The Russian House in Brussels invites you to the Historical Club lecture series, dedicated to the history of Russian-Belgium cultural and public contacts. Language of the event: Russian. This lecture focuses on 'Russian Ostend' in the 19th century, a unique cultural and political phenomenon. In the mid-19th century, this Belgian city was Europe’s most popular seaside resort, attracting hundreds of members of Russian high society every summer. Among them were many prominent figures who played a significant role in the history of Russian culture, public thought, and state politics. Furthermore, on more than one occasion, Ostend was the [...]

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The Birth of the Kingdom of Belgium: Lecture Series by Professor Vladimir Ronin

By |2026-03-10T15:02:42+01:00March 10th, 2026|History Club, Russian House News|

At the Russian House in Brussels, as part of the Historical Club program, a series of lectures by the renowned historian Vladimir Ronin titled “The Birth of the Kingdom of Belgium” is taking place. During the first session on February 25, the lecture focused on the events preceding the creation of Belgium: the life of the southern provinces within the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, the economic and social tensions of the time, the uprising of 1830 in Brussels, and the first steps toward independence. Particular attention was given to the role of royal power, social movements, and diplomatic events that [...]

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Historical Club: Lecture by Vladimir Ronin “The Birth of the Kingdom of Belgium”. Part II

By |2026-02-28T13:00:14+01:00February 28th, 2026|, , , |

Free Registration The Russian House in Brussels invites you to the Historical Club lecture series, dedicated to the history of Belgium and its emergence as an independent state. Language of the event: Russian. At the second meeting on March 4, we will continue the story of the establishment of the Kingdom of Belgium, examining how the country became one of the first industrialised countries in continental Europe. We will look at how it strengthened its global position through its domestic infrastructure development. The railways connected industrial centres, coal mines, steel factories and major ports such as Antwerp, supporting domestic economic [...]

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Historical Club: Lecture by Vladimir Ronin “The Birth of the Kingdom of Belgium”. Part I

By |2026-02-17T18:25:16+01:00February 17th, 2026|, |

Free Registration The Russian House in Brussels invites you to the Historical Club lecture series, dedicated to the history of Belgium and its emergence as an independent state. Language of the event: Russian. At the first meeting on February 25, we will explore the events leading up to the formation of Belgium: the life of the southern provinces within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, economic and social tensions, the 1830 uprising in Brussels, and the first steps toward independence. Special attention will be paid to the role of the monarchy, social movements, and diplomatic events that shaped the new state. [...]

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The History of Brussels Step by Step Along Two Guided Routes with Vladimir Ronin

By |2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 29th, 2025|History Club, Russian House News, Russian language|

In April and May, the Russian House in Brussels organized two enriching walking tours through the historic districts of the Belgian capital. The tours were led by renowned historian, Slavist philologist, and travel guide author Vladimir Ronin. Participants included B1+ level Russian language students as well as anyone interested in the city’s history. The first tour, held on April 21, focused on Lower Brussels — the birthplace of the city. The group walked from Central Station to the Island of Saint Gaugericus, visited the legendary Grand Place, and learned a lot about the daily life of ordinary townspeople in the [...]

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City Lecture in Brussels with Historian Vladimir Ronin: The Upper Town

By |2025-06-02T18:51:37+02:00April 7th, 2025|, |

Meeting point: Main entrance of Brussels Central Railway Station (inside) Lecture duration: 2–2.5 hours Language: Russian  On May 29 at 11:00, the Russian House in Brussels invites B1+ level students and anyone interested to join a city lecture through the center of Brussels with historical and cultural commentary that enhances the study of the Russian language. During the second part of our lectures, we will ascend from the Lower Town to the Upper Town — a world of power and aristocracy that has towered above the lives of ordinary citizens for nearly a thousand years. On the way, we’ll visit [...]

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Émile Verhaeren and Russian Literature: Vladimir Ronin’s Lecture at the Russian House in Brussels

By |2025-06-20T16:12:53+02:00December 20th, 2024|History Club, Library, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, With Russian Roots|

On December 15, 2024, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a lecture by Professor Vladimir Ronin titled "Émile Verhaeren and the Russians: Que reste-t-il de nos amours?" The event attracted a diverse audience, including literature enthusiasts, students, and members of the Russian-speaking community in Belgium. Professor Ronin, a renowned expert in Franco-Russian literary relations, explored the profound impact of Belgian poet Émile Verhaeren on Russian literature. He discussed how Verhaeren's symbolist works resonated with Russian poets such as Alexander Blok and Valery Bryusov, influencing their creative paths. The lecture also highlighted the reciprocal nature of this cultural exchange, noting how [...]

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History Club: A Lecture by Professor Vladimir Ronin on World War I Held in Brussels

By |2025-06-20T16:12:55+02:00November 21st, 2024|History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

On November 15, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a lecture by Professor Vladimir Ronin titled “All Quiet on the Western Front, but What About the Eastern Front?”. The event, organized as part of the Historical Club, attracted an audience interested in World War I and its cultural and societal legacy. Vladimir Ronin spoke about what Russia was like during the Great War. He emphasized the importance of honoring the memory of thousands of Russian army soldiers and officers who fought across Europe and are buried in military memorials in Brussels, Liège, and Antwerp. He also detailed the ties and [...]

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Émile Verhaeren and the Russians: ‘Que reste-t-il de nos amours?’ Lecture by prof. Vladimir Ronin

By |2024-12-02T13:10:47+01:00November 14th, 2024|, , , , |

The meeting will be held in French with simultaneous translation into Russian. Russia and Belgium have fascinating pages of history together. There have been several periods when our countries were closely connected, and when people from both countries interacted a lot. One of these was the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and the period of the First World War, which began exactly 110 years ago. We're so excited to announce that the famous historian professor Vladimir Ronin will be giving three lectures on this dramatic and fateful period! These lectures are a must-listen for anyone interested in history. [...]

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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. And on the Eastern one? Lecture by prof. Vladimir Ronin

By |2024-10-29T20:33:49+01:00October 29th, 2024|, , , |

Russia and Belgium have fascinating pages of history together. There have been several periods when our countries were closely connected, and when people from both countries interacted a lot. One of these was the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and the period of the First World War, which began exactly 110 years ago. We're so excited to announce that the famous historian professor Vladimir Ronin will be giving three lectures on this dramatic and fateful period! These lectures are a must-listen for anyone interested in history. We invite you to join us at the History Club, a new [...]

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