History Club

7 05, 2026

Family Club. Memory Inscribed in History: Literary Readings Dedicated to Victory Day Held at the Russian House

2026-05-07T17:53:12+02:00May 7th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|

For the second year in a row, family stories have been heard from the stage of the Russian House. Children and adults speak about their heroic great-grandfathers who fought in the Second World War and passed through the flames of the Great Patriotic War. What began as an intimate event quickly outgrew its original scale. So many people wished to perform that an intermission had to be added. The program was structured as a living dialogue between eras: immortal lines from classical literature were recited from the stage, while archival footage and photographs from the performers’ family albums appeared [...]

30 04, 2026

The musical and poetic performance “Spring Has Come Again to the White World…” drew a full house at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-04-30T19:31:02+02:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , |

On April 28, the central event of the Victory Day memorial program — the musical and poetic performance “Spring Has Come Again to the White World…” — took place at the Russian House in Brussels to a full house. The evening was not merely a concert, but a profound artistic statement about the memory of the generation of the “fateful forties,” combining music, poetry, and a vivid emotional experience of history. The leading role in the performance was played by Oleg Pogudin, People’s Artist of Russia, whose name has long become a symbol of high performing [...]

14 04, 2026

Family Club: Popykhi – who or what is it?

2026-04-14T14:43:40+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

An engaging quiz dedicated to the traditions of the peoples of Russia took place at the Russian House. The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, bringing together participants of different ages and interests. Four teams of five people took part in the game. The first team was formed by the Parents’ Committee of the Russian House. For those who may not know: many guests have repeatedly attended events organized in the spirit of amateur artistic performance, where children and parents perform together — singing, dancing, and taking part in theatrical productions. It was from such active, creative, [...]

14 04, 2026

“Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928”

2026-04-14T12:13:05+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On April 9, a lecture by Candidate of Art History Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Avdyusheva-Lekomt “Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928” took place at the Russian House in Brussels. Opened on May 4, 1928, in the presence of King Albert and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte, the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels, now known as BOZAR, is considered the first multifunctional cultural center in Europe. Built after the Great War by outstanding figures of its time, it became a symbol of peace, prosperity, and Belgium’s cultural prestige in Europe. For the opening of the [...]

9 04, 2026

Family Club Blog: Space Workshop

2026-04-13T14:54:08+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a space-themed workshop took place within the walls of our Russian House. The event was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Without a doubt, everyone knows that the first human in space was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. The workshop was led by the well-known and beloved artist Anna Burkovskaya. She began by telling the children who Yuri Gagarin was, and her story captivated not only the young participants but also their parents. Here is what she told them. Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in the village of Klushino. [...]

9 04, 2026

Literary Blog: About the Master and His Margarita. Through the Pages of M. Bulgakov’s Novel

2026-04-09T15:01:47+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Victory80|

On March 26 of this year, a literary salon dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the publication of Mikhail Bulgakov’s famous novel The Master and Margarita took place. It is impossible to discuss the novel without mentioning the author’s life and creative journey. Although all participants were well prepared for the event, the “main lecturer” was Natalia. Her article is presented below. On the 60th anniversary of the publication of Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita The novel was first published twenty-six years after the author’s death in the magazine Moskva, issue No. 11 (1966), where the first [...]

13 03, 2026

Lecture “Women in Tchaikovsky’s Life” Held at the Russian House in Brussels to Mark International Women’s Day

2026-03-13T11:28:51+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On March 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a lecture titled "Women in Tchaikovsky's Life," dedicated to the fate and inner circle of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The meeting took place in an atmosphere inspired by International Women's Day and was part of the European tour of the international cultural and educational project "Tchaikovsky — Music Without Visas." The lecture was presented by Denis von Meck, a descendant of the famous Russian families Tchaikovsky and von Meck, who has dedicated his career to preserving and promoting their historical and cultural heritage. His presentation drew significant interest [...]

10 03, 2026

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

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

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 [...]

5 03, 2026

Young Compatriots Invited to Participate in the Programme “Reading the Blockade Book” in St. Petersburg

2026-03-05T15:04:34+01:00March 5th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Victory80|Tags: , |

From 22 to 29 March 2026, St. Petersburg will host the IX educational programme for young compatriots “Reading the Blockade Book”, dedicated to the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade.The programme is open to young compatriots aged 12–16 living abroad, as well as accompanying teachers of Russian language, literature, history, or culture (aged 25–60).The programme includes:lectures and interactive workshopsthematic excursions in St. Petersburga trip along the Road of Lifemeetings with representatives of veterans’ and public organisationsFor accompanying teachers, special round tables on multilingual education and pedagogy will be organised.The organisers cover accommodation, meals, local transport [...]

3 03, 2026

Literary Blog: His poems are more than just rhymes…

2026-03-03T17:37:23+01:00March 3rd, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

For the title of this blog, I chose a line from a poem dedicated to the memory of Musa Cälil, written by our compatriot Maria Alkova. With the author's permission, I am publishing the poem in full. His poems are more than just rhymes, Not just images or words. In every sound, a heart is heard, A whole chapter of life unfolds! And that word, saving a life, Held those nearby until the end! Possessing an unseen power, It was a pillar for the soldier! A spiritual support for everyone nearby, His verse rang out as a salvation. With [...]

19 02, 2026

The legacy of the legendary Captain Cousteau discussed in Brussels

2026-02-19T11:08:45+01:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Innovation, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On February 12, as part of the celebration of the Day of Russian Science, an online conference dedicated to the life and legacy of the outstanding explorer of the World Ocean — Jacques-Yves Cousteau — was held on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event took place with the participation of the Museum of the World Ocean and the “5 Oceans” club, bringing together scientists, sailors and followers of the famous captain. The central event of the meeting was the presentation of the exhibition “Captain Cousteau in Russia”, revealing little-known pages of the researcher’s biography, his [...]

12 02, 2026

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

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

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. [...]

10 02, 2026

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

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

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, [...]

9 02, 2026

A Lecture “The Flemish Carillon for Saint Petersburg” Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-02-09T15:08:06+01:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On February 6, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the lecture “The Flemish Carillon for Saint Petersburg”, devoted to the history, traditions, and contemporary revival of the carillon art in Russia. The lecture was delivered by Jozef Willem Haazen — an outstanding musician and scholar, one of the world’s leading carillonneurs, and Professor at the Faculty of Arts of Saint Petersburg State University. During the meeting, the audience became acquainted with the carillon as one of the key symbols of Flemish musical culture and, at the same time, a rare yet significant phenomenon in the soundscape of Saint Petersburg. Special [...]

3 12, 2025

The Russian House in Brussels Honoured the Memory of the Fallen on the Day of the Unknown Soldier

2025-12-04T11:41:36+01:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , , |

Today, on 3 December, the Day of the Unknown Soldier, staff of the Russian House in Brussels laid flowers at the monument to Soviet citizens who died in Belgium, located at the Brussels Cemetery. The Day of the Unknown Soldier is a commemorative date marked annually in Russia on 3 December in honour of Russian and Soviet servicemen who fell in combat both on the territory of the country and beyond its borders. The date was established in memory of the transfer in 1966 of the remains of an unknown soldier to the Alexander Garden near the Kremlin Wall — [...]

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