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8 09, 2026

Novgorod Region Invites Compatriots!

2026-09-08T11:03:45+02:00September 8th, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|Tags: , |

On September 4, a video presentation of the state program of the Novgorod Region to assist the voluntary resettlement to the Russian Federation of compatriots living abroad was held at the Russian House in Brussels. As a reminder, Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia's oldest cities with a rich cultural heritage, while also keeping pace with the times. The Novgorod Region belongs to the Northwestern Federal District, is conveniently located between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and possesses all the necessary infrastructure for living. The event was attended by representatives of the regional ministries of labor, family and social policy, education, [...]

4 09, 2026

Commemorative Ceremony in Genk Marks the 81st Anniversary of the End of World War II

2026-09-04T12:16:37+02:00September 4th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , |

On September 3, a commemorative ceremony took place at the municipal cemetery in Genk (Limburg province) to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II.The event was attended by the Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, Denis Gonchar, Defense Attaché Alexey Buyanov, diplomats of the Embassy, representatives of the Russian House in Brussels, and members of the "Immortal Regiment of Belgium" association.Genk holds the largest Soviet military burial site in Belgium, where 70 Red Army soldiers and officers are laid to rest. Having been captured during the war, they were sent to local coal mines for forced labor.Participants gathered [...]

31 08, 2026

Registration Open for the 10th Open Doors International Olympiad 2026

2026-08-31T14:52:02+02:00August 31st, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots|

The Russian House announces the launch of registration for the anniversary International Olympiad "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project", organized by the "Global Universities" Association. The project offers foreign citizens and compatriots living abroad the opportunity to pursue tuition-free education and research careers at leading Russian universities.Over its 10-year history, the Olympiad has brought together more than 618,000 participants from over 200 countries, with more than 16,700 emerging as winners.Participation is completely free and held entirely online in Russian or English. The competition covers 14 interdisciplinary subject areas (including AI, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Medicine, and Linguistics) across four academic tracks:Bachelor’s & Master’s [...]

27 08, 2026

Voting Information for the Russian State Duma Elections in Belgium

2026-08-27T12:09:42+02:00August 27th, 2026|Categories: Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

On September 20, elections for the 9th convocation of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation will take place. To facilitate voting in Belgium, Electoral District No. 8039 has been established at the Embassy of the Russian Federation, located at Avenue de Fré 66, 1180 Uccle. The polling station will be open from 08:00 to 20:00. Prior registration is not required to participate in the vote. Citizens of the Russian Federation who are at least 18 years old on election day and hold active voting rights are eligible to vote. Voters must present themselves in person [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

25 06, 2026

Visa and Migration Registration Rules for Studying at KSU

2026-06-25T15:51:33+02:00June 25th, 2026|Categories: Education in Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|

As part of the recent online meeting dedicated to the implementation of the Program for Assisting the Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots to the Kurgan Region, experts provided detailed answers to participants' questions regarding education in the region. We publish the official guide on document preparation, visa regulations, and migration registration for future students of Kurgan State University (KSU). 1. Obtaining a Student Visa and Invitation Letter To study in Russia, most foreign citizens require a student visa. Candidates are advised to consult the Embassy or Consulate of the Russian Federation in their home country before submitting documents. The basis for [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

19 05, 2026

Victory Day 2026 at the Russian House in Brussels | Concerts, Memory, Music & Family Stories

2026-05-19T13:06:29+02:00May 19th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|

This year, the Russian House in Brussels brought together several generations to commemorate Victory Day 2026 through music, literature, exhibitions, family stories, historical initiatives, and memorial ceremonies. Over three weeks, guests took part in a rich cultural and memorial program dedicated to preserving the memory of the Great Patriotic War and honoring the courage, sacrifice, and humanity of those who lived through it. The program included: the international historical campaign “Victory Dictation” the children’s campaign “Windows of Victory” the Family Club literary readings “Memory Inscribed in History”  the youth classical concert “Music of Memory”  the musical and poetic performance “Spring [...]

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, [...]

7 05, 2026

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

2026-05-19T12:27:38+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 [...]

13 03, 2026

International Historical Competition “First in Space”

2026-03-13T10:24:20+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Science|Tags: , , |

Compatriots aged 14–17 from countries abroad are invited to participate. To participate, prepare a video presentation on one of the topics and send it to mmds.helpdesk@gmail.com by March 15. Topics: The impact of Yuri Gagarin’s flight on global science and society The first human spaceflight: chronology of the historic event The role of Sergei Korolev in Yuri Gagarin’s flight Gagarin as a symbol of space diplomacy Russia’s achievements in space Space stations of the USSR and Russia The contribution of the peoples of the USSR to the first human spaceflight The reflection of Gagarin’s flight in art, architecture and literature [...]

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