21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Russian House Brussels

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All about books and readers

8 09, 2026

Young Pianist Alexandra Long Performs at the Russian House to Celebrate Knowledge Day

2026-09-11T13:21:41+02:00September 8th, 2026|Categories: Culture, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

On September 5, our concert hall reopened its doors after the summer break. Since September is above all associated with the start of the school year, our concert was dedicated to Knowledge Day. Twelve-year-old Alexandra Long is well known to our regulars, as this was not her first performance at the Russian House. Among the audience were also many who were visiting for the first time. Alexandra is the youngest student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, having been admitted at the age of ten. For her, music has never existed separately from poetry. Her goal is not merely to [...]

14 07, 2026

Family Club. The Last Bell at the Russian House: A Celebration That Unites Generations

2026-07-16T10:57:21+02:00July 14th, 2026|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Russian language|

On June 27, the "Last Bell" (Posledniy Zvonok) rang out at the Russian House. This school holiday is well known to adult compatriots who grew up in Russia and other post-Soviet countries, but is almost unfamiliar to their children, as Belgian schools do not share this tradition. That is why the "Parents' Committee" association, together with the Russian House, decided to give families a true school celebration filled with memories, music, and children's laughter. The celebration opened with the song "School Years." And indeed, what could be more exciting than school days? These years are filled with countless discoveries [...]

14 07, 2026

Family Film Club. Nu, Pogodi!: The Cartoon That Brings Generations Together

2026-07-14T13:12:54+02:00July 14th, 2026|Categories: Cinema Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

On July 11, the Russian House hosted a retrospective screening of the legendary animated series Nu, Pogodi! (“Just You Wait!”), one of the most beloved cartoons enjoyed by several generations of viewers. For many adult guests, the evening became a real journey back to childhood. As soon as the Wolf and the Hare appeared on the screen, laughter filled the hall. Children, many of whom were watching the cartoon for the first time, eagerly followed the adventures of the characters, discovering that a good story never grows old. This is the remarkable secret of Nu, Pogodi!. The cartoon hardly requires [...]

13 07, 2026

A Celebration of Music, Love and Fidelity at the Russian House

2026-07-13T12:01:52+02:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

On July 4, the amateur performers once again took the stage at the Russian House. The hall was full. This time, seven artists applied to take part: Armen Hakobjanyan, Lilit and Ani Melkonyan, Maria Alkova, Ilya Sirchenko, Irina Mikhailova and Ekaterina Patrashkova. Each of them is already well known to our audience from the concert dedicated to International Women’s Day, as are the evening’s hosts — Oksana Moiseeva, one of the organizers of the Parents’ Committee, and Evgeny Kozulya, coordinator of the Immortal Regiment in Belgium. The concert was opened [...]

13 07, 2026

Literary Blog: “Everything can return, but dreams are irretrievable…” (E. Baratynsky)

2026-07-13T09:43:47+02:00July 13th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

The final literary salon of this season was dedicated to the Golden Age of Russian poetry: Pushkin and Baratynsky. Did you know that both spellings — Boratynsky and Baratynsky — are correct? Evgeny Baratynsky used to sign his works using both versions. The spelling with an "o" is considered more historically accurate, as it derives from the ancestral family estate (Boratyn Castle), but the version with an "a" is much more common. The summer heat didn't deter lovers of Russian poetry, and several people joined us via Zoom. This is by no means the first time that those wishing to [...]

13 06, 2026

The Parents’ Committee of the Russian House at the Pushkin Readings

2026-06-11T17:19:25+02:00June 13th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Poushkin, Russian House News, Russian language|

The International Day of the Russian Language, established by the UN in 2010, is celebrated on June 6—the birth date of the great poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. A year later, in 2011, this holiday received official state status in the Russian Federation. In Brussels, on September 30, 1999, a monument to the great poet was opened on the square of the same name, following an initiative by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and with the support of the International A.S. Pushkin Foundation. The event was timed to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the poet's birth. [...]

12 06, 2026

Kids’ Club: The World of Fairy Tales and Bylinas Through the Eyes of Children

2026-06-11T15:44:33+02:00June 12th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Our Compatriots, Poushkin, Russian House News, Russian language|

On June 7, 2026, at the Russian House in Brussels, following the conclusion of the theater performance, audience members were invited to the opening of a children's art exhibition. The exposition served as a vibrant continuation of the festive day, bringing together young artists and masters of decorative and applied arts. The exhibition was dedicated to the myths, fairy tales, and bylinas (epic poems) of the peoples of Russia. The choice of theme was no coincidence: 2026 is designated in Russia as the year of national unity, and folk art, folklore, and fairy tale plots are vital components of the [...]

11 06, 2026

Kids’ Club: “Theatrical Sunday with Art-Brusselki”

2026-06-11T15:31:07+02:00June 11th, 2026|Categories: Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

On Sunday, June 7, 2026, a theatrical atmosphere filled the Russian House in Brussels, with children's voices echoing through the courtyard. The city's well-known theater studio, "Art-Brusselki," took the stage, drawing a full house. On this day, two troupes—the junior and the teen groups—presented their work simultaneously. The program opened with the youngest artists performing "Lavrovy Lane," based on the work of Grigory Oster. This vibrant, kind, and cheerful production captivated the audience from the very first minutes. The children held the stage confidently, lived their roles with genuine emotion, and managed to create a truly festive mood. Laughter frequently [...]

26 05, 2026

Literary Salon. Veronika Tushnova: Behind the Scenes of Nationwide Hits

2026-05-26T17:02:26+02:00May 26th, 2026|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

Our May Literary Salon was dedicated to the work of a poetess whose verses rank among the top ten most recognizable, alongside the great classics, yet whose authorship often remains in the shadows. We were talking about Veronika Tushnova. It was she who gifted us the lines of such masterpieces as "They Don't Renounce While Loving" (Ne otrekayoutsya lyubya), "And You Know, the Best is Yet to Come!.." (A znaesh, vsyo eshchyo budet!..), "One Hundred Hours of Happiness" (Sto chasov schastya), "And No One Knows" (I nikto ne znaet), and many others. Around 30 hit songs and romances were created [...]

25 05, 2026

Cinema Club + Family: Premiere Screening of the Russian Film “Finist. The First Warrior” Held in Belgium

2026-05-25T11:56:31+02:00May 25th, 2026|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

The Russian House in Brussels hosted a family screening of the new fantasy film “Finist. The First Warrior”. The event brought together viewers of different ages: parents and children enthusiastically followed the exciting adventures of the heroes on the big screen. Young viewers watched the twists and turns of the plot with great interest, while adults appreciated the subtle humor and depth of the story. The film touches upon important themes familiar to everyone — friendship, mutual support, courage, and loyalty to one’s principles. Through the lens of a fairy-tale сюжет, the film teaches viewers to distinguish good from evil [...]

25 05, 2026

Award Ceremony for the Winners and Participants of the “Victory Dictation” and the “Total Dictation”

2026-05-25T11:33:37+02:00May 25th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language, Victory80|

On May 16, the Russian House hosted an award ceremony for the winners and participants of two major educational campaigns — the “Total Dictation” and the “Victory Dictation”. The event brought together admirers and experts of the Russian language, literature, and history from different cities across Belgium. On April 18, the Russian House held the “Total Dictation”, an international educational initiative aimed at promoting literacy and the Russian language. After several years of interruption, the campaign has now been held in Brussels for the second consecutive year and once again attracted great interest among participants. More information about the “Total [...]

21 05, 2026

Children’s Club: A Theatrical Celebration at the Russian House

2026-05-21T10:48:52+02:00May 21st, 2026|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News|

This Saturday, the annual showcase concert of the “Sadko” theatre studio branch (Ghent) at the Russian House took place. Every Sunday from September to May, the enfilade hall of the Russian House was filled with footsteps, clapping, laughter, and lively conversations. That was the theatre studio at work. The children rushed there as if to a celebration. And no wonder — only on stage can you become a prince or turn into a beggar… This year, the young actors prepared a performance based on the little-known play by Evgeny Schwartz, “The Tale of the Old Balalaika.” As we wrote earlier, [...]

14 05, 2026

The annual international campaign “Victory Dictation” took place at the Russian House

2026-05-19T12:27:36+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Victory80|

The annual international historical campaign “Victory Dictation” was held at two venues of the Russian House, bringing together participants of different ages and professions. Once again, the event became an important occasion dedicated to preserving the historical memory of the Great Patriotic War, the heroism of the people, and the events of the war years. This year, 42 people took part in the campaign. Among the participants were schoolchildren, students, parents, representatives of the older generation, and everyone interested in history and eager to test their knowledge. It was especially symbolic that the participants’ ages varied greatly: the youngest participant [...]

14 05, 2026

Kid’s Club: “Windows of Victory” — Memory That Unites Generations

2026-05-19T12:27:37+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|

The “Windows of Victory” campaign has become an important part of the festive concert for the second year in a row, bringing families together around the memory of the Great Victory. It gives children the opportunity to connect with the history of their country and their own families through drawing, color, and active participation. This year, the children colored printed thematic pictures dedicated to Victory Day. The drawings featured doves of peace, St. George ribbons, flowers, stars, fireworks, and symbols of remembrance. Every child tried to make their artwork bright, neat, [...]

14 05, 2026

Children’s Club: Journey to the Stars. Children at the Russian House Built a Model of the Vostok Rocket

2026-05-18T11:31:23+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|

An exciting workshop for children dedicated to the history of Soviet space exploration took place at the Russian House. Young participants not only learned about the great achievements of Soviet science, but also built a wooden model of the legendary Vostok rocket with their own hands — the spacecraft that carried the first human into space. The event began with an educational lecture on the history of space exploration. The children learned about humanity’s first steps toward the stars, the development of the space industry, and the importance of Yuri Gagarin’s [...]

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