21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Russian House Brussels

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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 [...]

10 07, 2026

‘Russkiy Glagol’ International Literary Competition

2026-07-10T16:57:54+02:00July 10th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

‘Russkiy Glagol’ is an international literary competition for authors who write in Russian outside Russia, study Russian literature, engage with cultural issues and maintain a living connection with the literary tradition. The key objective of the competition is to preserve and promote the Russian language, literature and culture abroad. Citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing abroad and foreign nationals writing in Russian are eligible to enter the competition. Applications will be accepted from 10 July to 10 September 2026 via the Competition’s official website: rusglagol.org. When submitting an application, the author must provide: a registration form, consent to the processing [...]

8 07, 2026

The “For Love and Fidelity” Medal Award Ceremony Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-07-08T10:07:18+02:00July 8th, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On 4 July, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a ceremonial presentation of the public medal “For Love and Fidelity”, dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity. The celebration brought guests together around the fundamental values of family life—love, devotion, mutual respect, and strong family bonds. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the “For Love and Fidelity” medal, a public award established in 2008 by the Organizing Committee for the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity in the Russian Federation at the initiative of Svetlana Medvedeva. A particularly moving moment of the ceremony was the [...]

30 06, 2026

“Music That Endured an Era”: Exhibition on Prokofiev and Shostakovich Opens in Brussels

2026-06-30T12:23:20+02:00June 30th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On 26 June, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the opening of the exhibition “Double Portrait Against the Background of a Century”, organized by the Russian National Museum of Music. The exhibition is dedicated to two outstanding composers of the twentieth century—Sergei Prokofiev, whose 135th anniversary is celebrated this year, and Dmitri Shostakovich, whose 120th anniversary also inspired the creation of the exhibition. The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the artistic journeys of these two musical geniuses through rare archival materials. Among the exhibits are original manuscripts, rare printed editions, concert and theatre posters, costume and stage [...]

29 06, 2026

Matisse’s Masterpieces and the History of Sergei Shchukin’s Collection: A New “Evening at the Hermitage” Event

2026-06-29T12:25:26+02:00June 29th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On the occasion of Sergei Shchukin’s birthday On 23 June, the Russian House in Brussels hosted another online tour as part of the Evening at the Hermitage series, dedicated to the work of the great French artist Henri Matisse and the unique collection of French paintings at the State Hermitage Museum. Participants in the virtual event explored the exhibition on the fourth floor of the General Staff Building, which features masterpieces of French art from the mid-19th to the early 20th century from the renowned collections of Sergei Shchukin and the Morozov brothers. The tour traced the history of one [...]

23 06, 2026

Russian House in Brussels Hosts Presentation on the Resettlement Programme for Compatriots to the Kurgan Region

2026-06-23T11:29:33+02:00June 23rd, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Our Compatriots|Tags: |

On 18 June 2026, the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Brussels (Russian House), together with the Department of Social Policy of the Kurgan Region and the Kurgan Region Investment Agency Foundation, held an online presentation of the State Programme for the Resettlement of Compatriots and the support measures available in the Kurgan Region. The event introduced the Kurgan Region Government's information project "Russian Dream" ("The Kurgan Region Invites"), which brings together a comprehensive package of support measures for foreign citizens participating in the State Programme for the Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad. The project offers assistance including land [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

20 05, 2026

“Hermitage Evening Online”: Discovering 20th-Century Italian Sculpture

2026-05-20T11:56:10+02:00May 20th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On 19 May, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an online session of the “Hermitage Evening” series dedicated to 20th-century art. Participants explored the exhibition of the General Staff Building of the State Hermitage Museum and took a virtual tour through the halls of the second floor, where the collection of 20th-century Italian sculpture is displayed. Viewers learned about the history of the collection, which is largely based on works donated to the museum by the artists themselves. Special attention was paid to the work of outstanding Italian masters whose creations reflected the complex artistic and historical processes of the [...]

15 05, 2026

Concert “Slavic Heritage” by the Gnesin Ensemble of Contemporary Choral Music “Altro coro” in Brussels

2026-05-15T16:05:15+02:00May 15th, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On 13 May, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a concert by the Gnesin Ensemble of Contemporary Choral Music “Altro coro” under the direction of Alexander Sergeyevich Ryzhinsky — the ensemble’s artistic director, principal conductor, Rector of the Gnesin Russian Academy of Music, Doctor of Arts, and laureate of the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation. The evening programme, entitled “Slavic Heritage”, was dedicated to the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture — a holiday celebrated annually on 24 May in honour of Saints Cyril and Methodius, the creators of the Slavic alphabet. [...]

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

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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