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20 12, 2024

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

2024-12-20T14:58:26+01:00December 20th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, History Club, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , |

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 Russian literature left [...]

19 12, 2024

Children’s Club: “Come on, Christmas Tree, Light Up!” or How Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) Came to Visit Us

2024-12-19T17:32:45+01:00December 19th, 2024|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

This year, our New Year’s celebration was bright and joyful. It all started when our little guests and their parents walked into the concert hall. The children, as the main celebrants, were given seats in the front. Like adults, they walked ahead, leaving their parents behind. Barbariska and Vesnushka ran onto the stage and invited the children and their parents to play. The hall was divided into two teams, and an exciting program began. The teams competed to see who could stomp louder or clap their hands more crisply. The contest turned out to be a real hit as [...]

29 11, 2024

Methodological events ‘Organisation of coursework training of Russian as a foreign language abroad’

2024-11-29T10:38:15+01:00November 29th, 2024|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian language, Teach Russian|

‘I came for a certificate, and I leave with a suitcase of knowledge and skills’, - this is how the participant described the programme of methodological events “Organisation of course teaching of Russian as a foreign language abroad”, which ended on 28 November 2024. During 5 weeks more than 1500 teachers from 110 countries were trained in the programme, which was developed by the Training Centre ‘World of Russian Textbooks’ with the assistance of the publishing house ‘Zlatoust’ and was implemented with the support of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian [...]

22 11, 2024

Geographical dictation

2024-11-22T12:51:37+01:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: Innovation, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|

The tenth anniversary Geographical Dictation took place on November 16 at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Brussels. More than 30 people took part in it. 40 quizzes in 45 minutes - traditionally, participants solved problems dedicated to geography, related sciences and the heritage of Russia. A special feature of this year was that 90% of the tasks were compiled by participants in the “Write your own question for the Geographical Dictation” competition. Participants will be able to find out their results from December 12 on the website dictant.rgo.ru. There, until December 1 at 14:00, anyone can [...]

22 11, 2024

The SPbSU Online School gives foreign students access to Russian education.

2024-11-22T11:03:36+01:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

SPbSU Online School gives Russian-speaking students the opportunity to study general education subjects from any country in the world. general education subjects from any country in the world. Education is conducted in two formats. Firstly, it can be the study of selected subjects of the Russian school program in grades 4-11 on Saturdays with the receipt of a document of successful results. of the Russian school program of grades 4-11 on Saturdays with the receipt of a document on the results of successful completion of the course. the results of successful mastering of the course. Read more about the programs. [...]

21 11, 2024

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

2024-12-02T10:47:48+01:00November 21st, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

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 [...]

15 11, 2024

A commemorative ceremony was held at the war memorial in Brussels

2024-12-02T10:47:49+01:00November 15th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, History Club, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On 11 November at 11:11 at the Ixelles Memorial in Brussels, a flower-laying ceremony was held at the graves of Russian and Belgian soldiers and officers who took part in the First World War. The event was organised with the support of the Russian House in Brussels and the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Belgium. Among the participants of the event were the Russian Ambassador to Belgium A.A. Tokovinin, Rector of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music A.S. Ryzhinsky, Director of the Russian House V.G. Bunina, as well as descendants of Russian emigrants of the ‘first wave’, representatives of [...]

31 10, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music

2024-10-31T15:00:08+01:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

The Gnessin Russian Academy of Music held a videoconference to inform applicants from Belgium and other European countries about the study programs  and the rules for admission to study. Since its foundation in 1895, the Gnessin Academy of Music has implemented a unique educational approach created by the Gnessin family, which has grown into a well-known set of traditions. The Academy draws heavily on these traditions while at the same time striving to be at the forefront of modern trends in education. The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music is the unique and dynamic organization that brings together all three levels of [...]

25 10, 2024

The first meeting of the Historical Club took place at the Russian House in Brussels

2024-12-02T10:47:50+01:00October 25th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , , , |

On October 16, the first lecture within the History Club was held on the topic “Belgians in the land of the Tsars in 1900,” presented by historian Professor Vladimir Ronin. The event generated significant interest among the French-speaking audience and filled the hall with listeners. Professor Ronin thoroughly and comprehensively covered the influence of Belgian culture and economy on Russia in the early 20th century. In his presentation, he addressed important topics such as trade relations, cultural exchanges, and historical ties between the two countries. Participants had a unique opportunity to learn about lesser-known facts, as well as view archival [...]

18 10, 2024

Methodological events ‘Organisation of course teaching of Russian as a foreign language abroad’

2024-10-18T12:45:56+02:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian language, Teach Russian|

From 24 October to 28 November 2024, more than 1,470 Russian language teachers from 110 countries will take part in the distance methodological events ‘Organisation of coursework teaching Russian as a foreign language abroad’, which will be conducted for them by Russian colleagues: teachers working with adults and children, on-site and remotely, in universities and public schools, authors of teaching aids, researchers, speech therapists, school administrators abroad. The methodological events are organised with the support of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo). The programme of events was developed by [...]

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. [...]

6 08, 2024

Meteorites and extraterrestrial matter were discussed at “Innovation Night” meeting in Brussels

2024-08-07T18:08:34+02:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science, Yuri Gagarin|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Victor Grokhovsky Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD). Ural Federal University, Institute of Physics and Technology, EXTRA TERRA CONSORTIUM laboratory. Member of the Committee on Meteorites of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the International Meteoritical Society On the 1st of August 2024 in the Russian House in Brussels was held a lecture-"round table", which was held by Professor Viktor Grokhovsky of the Ural Federal University, named after the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, who was in Belgium in connection with participation in the international conference - "86th Annual Congress [...]

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 [...]

9 07, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Law Institute of RUDN University

2024-07-09T19:33:42+02:00July 9th, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On 28 June the Law Institute of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) together with the Russian Centre for Science and Culture (Russian House) in Brussels held an online videoconference with the presentation of educational programmes and admission rules. The speakers at the meeting were: Dr Freddy Agonoud, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Policy and History of State and Law at the RUDN Law Institute. 2. Tatiana Hachimi, Belgian journalist, PhD student of the Department of Public Policy and History of State and Law of the RUDN Law Institute. 3. Asiyat Ibragimova, specialist in international activities at RUDN [...]

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