21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Russian House Brussels

Exhibitions

24 03, 2025

Virtual Hermitage Evening in Brussels: The Story of Nicholas II’s Family

2025-03-25T11:46:13+01:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On March 18, 2025, the second "Hermitage Evening" took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The theme of the event was "OTMA and Alexei. The Children of the Last Russian Emperor." Guests were able to take a virtual tour of the exhibition of the same name, which was held at the State Hermitage Museum in 2023. The Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia were born two years apart and were very close. In their letters, they signed using the initials of their names, which led to the creation of the acronym OTMA. Their younger [...]

14 03, 2025

Spring Charm Evening in Brussels: Music, Painting, and Inspiration

2025-03-14T16:26:36+01:00March 14th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On March 6, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the festive evening "Spring Charm," dedicated to International Women's Day. Guests of the event enjoyed masterpieces of classical music and paintings as part of the finissage of the exhibition "Art Kaleidoscope. Dedicated to the 260th Anniversary of the Hermitage." The first part of the evening was devoted to a classical music concert. Laureates of international competitions—pianist Jannat Huseynzoda, flutist Mark Yakovlev, and violinist Valentin Shterin—performed works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Maurice Ravel, and other outstanding composers, delivering vivid [...]

10 03, 2025

The First Evening of the Virtual Tour Series “Hermitage Evenings” Took Place in Brussels

2025-03-10T15:26:13+01:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On March 4, 2025, a remarkable event in Brussels' cultural life took place—the first meeting of the new project "Hermitage Evenings," organized by the State Hermitage Museum in collaboration with the Russian House in Brussels. This unique project allows audiences worldwide to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of one of the largest museums on the planet without leaving their homes. The theme of the first evening, "The Imperial Hermitage," gave participants the opportunity to explore the history of the museum and its majestic interiors. Virtual visitors followed the route once taken by foreign diplomats in the 18th and 19th centuries, [...]

27 02, 2025

Museum of the World Ocean Held a Lecture on the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery

2025-02-27T12:44:57+01:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

For the Day of Russian Science On the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery On February 18, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a virtual lecture titled "In Search of Antarctica: 200 Years Later", organized by the World Ocean Museum. The event was dedicated to the 205th anniversary of Antarctica’s discovery and the history of the famous expedition led by Fabian Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev. In his opening remarks, Alexey Mikhailovich Budanov, Deputy Director General of the World Ocean Museum, emphasized the importance of the museum's cooperation with international platforms and highlighted its contributions to scientific research aimed at studying the [...]

20 12, 2024

The Opening of the Exhibition “The Enchanted World of the Snow Maiden” at the Russian House

2024-12-20T15:35:22+01:00December 20th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On 12 December on the stage of the Russian House, a grand opening of the unique exhibition "The Enchanted World of the Snow Maiden" took place, attracting the attention of art enthusiasts and theater history lovers. The exhibition is displayed on external stands and invites visitors on an enchanting journey through the images of the Snow Maiden, created by book illustrators and theatrical artists. The story of this legendary heroine, who inspired masters of different eras, is filled with drama. The first staging of Alexander Ostrovsky's play, with music composed by a young Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, did not find success [...]

20 12, 2024

“From Russia with Love: From Yasnaya Polyana to the Hermitage” — A Triumph of Music and Art in Brussels

2024-12-20T12:45:50+01:00December 20th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , |

On December 12, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an evening that combined classical music and visual arts, leaving unforgettable impressions on the audience. The final highlight of the event was a musical program performed by the soloists of the State Academic Capella Orchestra of St. Petersburg — Ilya Chirskov (piano) and Evgenia Klevtsova (violin). The event was not only a celebration of music but also the grand closing of the exhibition “Landscapes of Yasnaya Polyana in the World of Leo Tolstoy.” The audience was particularly captivated by the unique musical pieces. As a special gift, Ilya Chirskov performed a [...]

2 12, 2024

Musical Walks Through the Hermitage: An Evening of Art, History, and Inspiration

2024-12-02T12:20:33+01:00December 2nd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On the 260th Anniversary of the Hermitage (Saint Petersburg) On November 28, 2024, Brussels hosted a unique evening dedicated to the 260th anniversary of the State Hermitage Museum. Organized by the Russian House, the event offered attendees a musical journey to the heart of one of the world's greatest museums, led by Maestro Andrei Chevtchouk. The Hermitage is not merely a museum but a true repository of global cultural heritage, where centuries of history come alive under its majestic arches. That evening, Maestro Shevchuk not only guided guests through the world of music but also shared stories about the unmatched [...]

27 11, 2024

Museum Day: “Karl Bryullov. Online Tour of the Russian Museum”

2024-11-27T10:58:23+01:00November 27th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

225 Years Since the Birth of Karl Bryullov   On November 26, 2024, an extraordinary cultural event took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels — a virtual tour of the Russian Museum dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian artist Karl Bryullov. The event, which brought together an international audience to explore masterpieces from the collection of the Russian Museum, was organized by the Russian House in Brussels. Thanks to panoramic filming technology, participants were able to virtually "walk" through the halls of the Mikhailovsky Palace, where Bryullov's works are [...]

1 11, 2024

“With Russian Roots: Vernissage of the Exhibition “Landscapes of Yasnaya Polyana in the World of Leo Tolstoy,” and Concert of Young Talents Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2024-11-02T17:05:49+01:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , |

On October 31 in Brussels, as part of the With Russian Roots project by the Russian House, an evening was dedicated to one of Russia’s most renowned families—the Tolstoy family. Attendees included members of various branches of the Tolstoy lineage living in Europe, including descendants of the writer himself: his great-grandson Dimitry Tolstoï , president of the Friends of Leo Tolstoy Society, and great-granddaughter Sonia Tolstoï, artist (France), as well as Marina Tolstoy, former president of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Russian Heritage in the European Union, and journalist Gregory Tolstoï (Belgium). According to Russian House director V. Bunina, [...]

22 10, 2024

Ilja Repin. Virtuele rondleiding door het Russisch Museum

2024-10-22T12:07:17+02:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

Op 17 oktober 2024 om 18:00 uur vond op het virtuele platform van het Russisch Huis in Brussel een bijeenkomst plaats, georganiseerd door het Multimedia Centrum van het Russisch Museum, gewijd aan de beroemde Russische schilder Ilja Repin en ter gelegenheid van de 180e verjaardag van zijn geboorte. Het werk van Ilja Repin werd gepresenteerd op basis van de jubileumtentoonstelling die in 2019-2020 plaatsvond in het Russisch Museum, met deelname van Russische en buitenlandse musea en privécollecties. De tentoonstelling omvatte meer dan 250 schilderijen en grafische werken van Repin - erkende meesterwerken en minder bekende stukken van de kunstenaar, evenals [...]

8 10, 2024

Museum Day. Virtual Tour: “The Era of ‘Vityaz'”

2024-10-10T12:23:07+02:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On October 2, a virtual tour of the research vessel "Vityaz" was held on the Russian House's online platform in Brussels, in cooperation with the Museum of the World Ocean. This year marks several important anniversaries for the "Vityaz": the 85th anniversary of its launch, the 75th anniversary of its first scientific voyage, and the 45th anniversary of its return from its last expedition. Additionally, 30 years ago, the vessel was moored at the quay of the Museum of the World Ocean. Guests of the Russian House in Brussels joined the celebration of these dates during an online meeting with [...]

3 09, 2024

Sightseeing Tour of Kolomenskoye

2024-09-03T15:52:51+02:00September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On August 29, a sightseeing tour of the Moscow State Integrated Museum-Reserve "Kolomenskoye," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of its founding, took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Participants had the opportunity to connect with the rich history of one of the oldest places in Moscow. Kolomenskoye is known for its archaeological monuments, which testify to the presence of humans here since the Stone Age. These ancient artifacts shed light on the history of the settlement, associated with the Finno-Ugric tribes who lived on the banks of the Moskva River long before the Slavs appeared. [...]

10 08, 2024

“Pushkin and… Mikhailovskoye” | A modern Russian animation film online in Russian House Brussels

2024-10-25T15:48:59+02:00August 10th, 2024|Categories: Cinema Club, Kids Club, Kids school, Library, Poushkin|Tags: , , , , , , |

The multi-part animated film "Pushkin and... Mikhailovskoye', directed by Katarina Gavryushkina, is an example of modern Russian animation, presenting a new interpretation of the myth of Russia's most important literary figure to the widest possible audience. It may look like a children's film, but only at first glance. Telling the story of Pushkin's life in exile at his mother's estate in the village of Mikhailovsky in the Pskov province, the animated series reveals constellations of references to the biography and work of Alexander Sergeyevich. And it is organised as a work of art - in the language of art, a [...]

14 07, 2024

In Brussels, a Festive Evening Dedicated to the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity Took Place

2024-09-03T15:38:52+02:00July 14th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On July 11, a festive evening dedicated to the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity, which is celebrated in Russia on July 8, was held at the Russian House in Brussels. The event was organized as part of the Year of the Family, announced for 2024. This significant day is dedicated to the memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are revered as patrons of family and marriage. The evening began with a solemn award ceremony where married couples were presented with commemorative medals "For Love and Fidelity" in honor of their long and strong life together, based on love [...]

1 07, 2024

Pushkin’s Anniversary in Brussels: How the Russian House Celebrated the Great Poet’s 225th Birthday

2024-07-01T09:39:44+02:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Meet Russia, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: |

This spring, a grand celebration of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin's anniversary took place at the Russian House in Brussels. In honor of the great poet's 225th birthday, a variety of events were held, each offering unforgettable experiences to the guests. The festivities began with a family event titled "The Pushkin Family in Russia and Belgium," where guests learned about the Pushkin family's history and their legacy in Belgium. One of the main exhibitions was "Pushkin and Moscow," showcasing unique exhibits related to the poet's life and work in the Russian capital. Film enthusiasts gathered for the exclusive Belgian premiere of the "Eugene [...]

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