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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 — [...]

18 11, 2025

A Family Celebration for the Day of National Unity: A Grand Journey Across Russia!

2025-11-18T16:02:56+01:00November 18th, 2025|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Russian language|

An incredibly successful family celebration dedicated to the Day of National Unity, which has been celebrated in Russia since 2005, took place at the Russian House. This event, entirely prepared by the efforts of our compatriots, became a vibrant symbol of the solidarity and richness of multinational Russian culture. The event's script, inspired by the historical events of 1612, when the People's Militia united to defend the Motherland regardless of nationality or faith, turned into a grand two-hour journey across the regions of Russia. More than 30 children of various ages, as well as their parents and educators, [...]

11 11, 2025

The Staff of the Russian House Took Part in a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Ixelles Cemetery on Armistice Day

2025-11-11T14:59:32+01:00November 11th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , |

On November 11, 2025, the staff of the Russian House in Brussels took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Ixelles Cemetery in honor of Armistice Day, a date commemorated across Europe to mark the end of World War I and to honor the memory of those who fell. This annual ceremony is a symbol of gratitude and respect for those who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom and peace in Europe. At Ixelles Cemetery, Russian and Soviet soldiers and officers are buried — they fell in Belgium during the First and Second World Wars, defending the freedom [...]

15 10, 2025

The regional resettlement program for compatriots to the Pskov Region

2025-10-15T14:15:15+02:00October 15th, 2025|Categories: Meet Russia, Our Compatriots|Tags: |

On September 30, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a presentation of the regional resettlement program for compatriots to the Pskov Region. Here is a brief summary of the discussion. The Pskov Region has been actively implementing the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots for 15 years and serves as a vivid example of the successful use of this mechanism. Since 2010, the region has welcomed more than 12,000 people from 25 countries around the world. From January to August 2025, 413 compatriots from 17 countries arrived in the Pskov Region. The experience of the Pskov Region demonstrates a [...]

8 09, 2025

On the Anniversary of the Battle of Borodino: Remembering Courage and Historical Ties between Russia and Europe

2025-09-08T15:05:51+02:00September 8th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

On September 8, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, one of the key events of the Patriotic War of 1812, known in European historiography as the “Battle for Moscow.” The Russian army under the command of M.I. Kutuzov repelled Napoleon’s forces, demonstrating the strength of national spirit and readiness to defend the homeland.Special attention is given to the historical role of the future first King of Belgium, Leopold I, who in his youth served in the Russian army and participated in military actions against the French. Fluent in Russian, he advanced with Russian [...]

2 09, 2025

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Career School in Yerevan

2025-09-02T12:16:35+02:00September 2nd, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Education in Russia, Our Compatriots|Tags: , |

How can you build a successful career and promote yourself as a specialist? What skills and tools are needed for professional growth? Participants of the 2025 Career School, which will take place from October 19 to 23 in Yerevan, will receive detailed answers to these and many other questions. Young compatriots born between 1995 and 2007 are invited to apply. Participation is completely free: organizers will cover travel, accommodation, and program expenses (except for visa processing). The program includes a rich cultural and educational agenda, expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. To participate, you must: Read the Competition Guidelines: [...]

23 06, 2025

A Musical Evening in Brussels Celebrated Mysteries of the Russian Soul, Honoring Pushkin, Tchaikovsky, and Prokofiev

2025-06-23T16:05:20+02:00June 23rd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , |

On June 20, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive musical evening titled Mysteries of the Russian Soul: Pushkin – Tchaikovsky – Prokofiev, dedicated to important cultural anniversaries: the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, the 185th anniversary of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, and the upcoming 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev. The event became a vivid musical and literary tribute to three titans of Russian culture. Before the start of the concert, the atmosphere was imbued with the spirit of high literature: the distinguished French writer and member of the Académie Française, Dominique Fernandez, enthusiastically presented his new novel — Un choix [...]

9 06, 2025

Pushkin Readings in Brussels: Poetry, Memory, and a Living Legacy

2025-06-20T16:12:27+02:00June 9th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Poushkin, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , |

On June 7, the traditional Pushkin Readings took place at the monument to the great Russian poet on Pushkin Square in Laeken. Children and adults recited poems by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin in both Russian and French. Fittingly, Pushkin himself wrote his first poems in French — and today, his poetry continues to resonate in multiple languages, bringing cultures together. The ceremony was held with the support of the International A.S. Pushkin Foundation, established by Maria Alexandrovna Pushkina-Durnovo and Alexander Alexandrovich Pushkin, direct descendants of the poet in the fifth generation. Their presence was a special highlight of the event. They listened [...]

16 05, 2025

Russian Compatriots in Brussels Commemorated the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Genk

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 16th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , |

On May 10th, at the cemetery in Genk, Limburg Province, Belgium, Russian compatriots organized a memorial event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The ceremony included the laying of flowers at the graves of Soviet soldiers who died during World War II and the “Immortal Regiment” march. The event was supported by the Russian House in Brussels. The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Russian House, V.G. Bunina, diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Belgium, as well as members of the Russian community and local residents of Genk. During the ceremony, participants [...]

13 05, 2025

Director of the Russian House in Brussels Took Part in the Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On May 9, 2025, the Director of the Russian House in Brussels took part in a solemn ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. On this day, the Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, A.A. Tokovinin, together with the Acting Permanent Representative of Russia to the European Union, K.K. Malayan, and heads of diplomatic missions from CIS countries, laid flowers at the memorials to Soviet citizens who died in the liberation of Belgium, as well as to members of the Belgian Resistance. The ceremony was held at the cemetery in the Brussels commune of Evere. It [...]

12 05, 2025

Russian House in Brussels Commemorates Fallen Soldiers at Ixelles Cemetery

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Brussels, May 8, 2025 — On Victory Day, representatives of the Russian House in Brussels laid flowers at Ixelles Cemetery, where Soviet soldiers who died in Belgium during the First and Second World Wars are buried. The annual ceremony symbolizes gratitude and remembrance for those who gave their lives in the fight for freedom and peace in Europe. A special guest at the ceremony was Liliane Maroutaeff, daughter of Yury Maroutaev, a member of the Belgian Resistance. His first wife was Marina Shafroff-Maroutaeva, a heroic figure of the Russian émigré community in Belgium. Marina Shafroff-Maroutaeva, daughter of a naval engineer [...]

9 05, 2025

Round Table Brought Together Researchers and Descendants of Resistance Members

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 9th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On 6 May, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an international round table dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The event focused on the heroic and united struggle of the peoples of Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the Soviet Union against Nazism, as well as on the challenges of preserving historical memory in the 21st century. The event brought together prominent historians, researchers, local historians, representatives of academic institutions, and descendants of members of the anti-fascist movement. The discussion centred on both well-known and lesser-studied chapters of the Resistance in Western Europe, in which [...]

14 03, 2025

The International Historical Contest “Our Victory, Our Heritage”

2025-06-20T16:12:52+02:00March 14th, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, History Club, Kids Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80|

We invite you to participate in the International Historical Contest "Our Victory, Our Heritage," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.Applications for the contest can be submitted by compatriots aged 14 to 17 who speak Russian and live outside the Russian Federation.The contest will be held from March 10 to April 16.The winners will take part in a cultural and educational program in Moscow and Pskov from June 22 to 29.The organizers will cover the main expenses for participation, including airfare and accommodation for the winners. How to participate? Read the Contest Regulations (https://golnk.ru/4RYRg) Register [...]

25 02, 2025

Andrei Makin presented his new novel in Brussels

2025-02-26T10:23:54+01:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Library, Meet Russia, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

ANDREÏ MAKINE, a member of the French Academy and a famous writer of Russian origin, presented his new novel Prisonnier du rêve écarlate in Russian House Brussels-Europe At the meeting with the famous writer, various questions were discussed - from the literary tradition in which the novel was created, and its links with Russian and French culture, to the historical background of the events described in the book. The book published in 2025 by Les Editions Grasset, traces half a century of history between the Soviet Union and France through the intense life story of Lucien Baer, a [...]

14 02, 2025

Event Announcement: “League of Speakers” Returns!

2025-02-14T14:56:22+01:00February 14th, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian language|

Dear young speakers, are you ready for a new challenge? The Government of Moscow announces the return of the "League of Speakers", a unique cultural and educational project that will change your perception of public speaking! This year, you can expect an updated program and a new venue for the event. How to participate?– Register by March 6 via this link and submit a video on a patriotic topic (see Regulations for details).– Pass the selection process and take part in a series of online and in-person masterclasses to develop your public speaking skills. Who can participate?– Individuals born between [...]

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