Russian language

22 12, 2025

Excursion to the Exhibition “Primordial Russia. Selected Works”

2025-12-22T11:21:45+01:00December 22nd, 2025|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language|

Learners of the Russian language took part in an excursion to the exhibition “Primordial Russia. Selected Works” on December 1 and 2. During the visit, participants explored unique photographs showcasing Russia’s natural wealth, its wildlife, and the lives of people in different parts of the country. The excursion was not only a visual but also an educational experience: participants learned more about the geography, traditions, and cultural features of various Russian regions. The guide’s presentation and discussions of what they saw helped them practice Russian, expand their vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of the country whose language they are [...]

8 12, 2025

Literary Blog. Alexander Blok: Life, Works and St. Petersburg as Destiny

2025-12-08T13:14:38+01:00December 8th, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

The recent literary salon was rich and emotionally vivid. Its participants discussed Blok’s biography, shared interesting facts from his life, talked about his relationship with St. Petersburg and about the symbolism of the epoch. Poems were recited — from early “mystical” works to anxious, historically dramatic pieces. Alexander Alexandrovich Blok (1880–1921) is one of the central figures of the Silver Age of Russian literature, a poet whose name became a symbol of the era and of the spiritual quests of the early twentieth century. His life, works and worldview are closely connected with St. Petersburg — the city where he [...]

1 12, 2025

New Year’s magic at the Russian House began with “Hoffmann’s Fairy Tales”

2025-12-01T11:27:43+01:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, Russian House News, Russian language|

The Cinema Club of the Russian House in Brussels held a premiere screening of “Hoffmann’s Fairy Tales”, directed by Tina Barkalai. Viewers gathered to discover one of the most talked-about Russian films of 2024. The screening was accompanied by English subtitles. The film, starring Ekaterina Vilkova and Evgeny Tsyganov, generated great interest and emotional response. The story of Nadezhda Strakhova, a modest Muscovite who unexpectedly opens a new world for herself, resonated deeply with the audience. The subtle acting, the blend of realism and fairy-tale elements, and the masterful direction kept viewers emotionally engaged throughout the entire film. After the [...]

20 11, 2025

Preserving the Threads of Tradition: The Ethnographic Dictation successfully held at the Russian House

2025-11-20T16:07:42+01:00November 20th, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language, Science|

A significant event took place at the Russian House, paying tribute to the centuries-old heritage and cultural diversity of our world—the educational campaign Ethnographic Dictation (Etnografichesky Diktant). This event, designed to assess and, most importantly, raise the level of ethnocultural literacy, attracts more and more people each year who seek to delve deeper into the uniqueness of peoples and explore the treasury of traditions. The Dictation is not just a test of knowledge; it is a symbol of living interest in the great mosaic canvas woven from a multitude of cultures, languages, and customs. It is an opportunity to feel [...]

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, [...]

18 11, 2025

Literary Evening Dedicated to the Works of Sergei Yesenin

2025-11-18T11:50:27+01:00November 18th, 2025|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language|

As part of the Russian language courses, a literary evening was held in honor of one of the most prominent and well-known poets of the Silver Age — Sergei Alexandrovich Yesenin. The event brought together participants interested in Russian culture, history, and poetry.At the beginning of the evening, attendees learned about key moments of the poet’s biography: his childhood in a village in the Ryazan region, the development of his literary path, his artistic explorations, and his relationships with contemporaries. Special attention was paid to the recurring themes and images in Yesenin’s work — love for native nature, reflections on [...]

17 11, 2025

Ivan Kokorin Draws Crowds Again: A Masterclass Everyone Has Been Waiting For

2025-11-17T11:51:45+01:00November 17th, 2025|Categories: Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

By popular demand from participants and admirers of expressive reading, our space hosted the second masterclass by Ivan Kokorin — a person who can not only read a text but transform even familiar lines into a small theatrical event. It might seem like just a repeated workshop, yet this time the atmosphere was even richer and the energy noticeably brighter. This time, Ivan chose to work with lines from “By the Lukomorye” — a text everyone remembers from school. But that was precisely the point: to show how familiar, seemingly worn-out words can sound fresh, deep, [...]

17 11, 2025

Sergei Bondarchuk’s Last Film Shown at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-11-17T10:37:32+01:00November 17th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Russian House News, Russian language|

he Russian House in Brussels hosted a film screening dedicated to National Unity Day, presenting the audience with an adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s historical tragedy Boris Godunov. The film, which became the final directorial work of the Soviet cinema classic Sergei Bondarchuk, continues to attract interest thanks to its grand historical scope and profound artistic interpretation of the events of the late 16th century. Before the screening, the Director of the Russian House, Vera Georgievna Bunina, delivered an informative historical introduction. She spoke in detail about the key events of the Time of Troubles, the political and social background of [...]

13 11, 2025

Literary Blog: The Role of Food in Russian Literature

2025-11-13T18:21:56+01:00November 13th, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language|

"For dinner, soup, shchi (cabbage soup), roast, and mushroom pies were served — all that Russian cuisine is famous for..." (A.S. Pushkin) Our October literary salon was dedicated to food: both spiritual and real. In other words, we discussed the reflection of the meal (or trapeza) in literary works. Russian cuisine is more than just food. It is the breath of the land, the smells of childhood, the warmth of the stove where both fairy tale heroes and characters from great novels gather. The taste of Russian literature cannot be separated from the taste of its cuisine: kasha (porridge), turnip, [...]

31 10, 2025

Ivan Kokorin’s Creative Evening “A Person Needs a Person” Held in Brussels

2025-10-31T10:46:44+01:00October 31st, 2025|Categories: Poushkin, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , |

On October 28, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a musical and poetic program by the renowned Russian theatre, film and television actor, poet, and reader of the Moscow Philharmonic Ivan Kokorin. The evening, titled “A Person Needs a Person,” became a profound reflection on the nature of human emotions and the power of mutual understanding. At the heart of the program was the theme of human relationships — their fragility and value. Ivan Kokorin reminded the audience of the importance of cherishing closeness and keeping warmth alive so that “the flame of relationships never fades.” The evening featured works [...]

20 10, 2025

To the 120th Anniversary of Mikhail Sholokhov’s Birth, the Russian House in Brussels Hosted a Screening of the Classic Adaptation “And Quiet Flows the Don”

2025-10-20T10:58:39+02:00October 20th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, Russian House News, Russian language|

A special screening took place at the Cinema Club of the Russian House in Brussels, marking the 120th anniversary of the birth of Mikhail Alexandrovich Sholokhov — a classic of Russian literature and Nobel Prize laureate. The evening was dedicated to the film adaptation of his greatest work, «And Quiet Flows the Don», which has become a landmark not only in Russian but also in world culture. Guests were able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the Don steppes, where the fates of characters unfold amid the turmoil of revolution and war. The screening of «And Quiet Flows the [...]

13 10, 2025

Methodological Events for Teachers of Russian Abroad

2025-10-13T09:24:28+02:00October 13th, 2025|Categories: Russian language, Teach Russian|Tags: |

In the autumn of 2025, one of the largest professional events in the field of teaching Russian abroad will begin. From October 15 to November 19, the international online methodological program “Organization of Russian Language Courses Abroad” will take place, bringing together more than 1,000 teachers from 100 countries.The goal of the project is to support and strengthen the methodological potential of teachers of Russian abroad, to provide them with access to modern educational resources and technologies, and to help them organize short-term language courses for different audiences more effectively.Organizers:The Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States Affairs, Compatriots Living [...]

10 10, 2025

TORFL Exam at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-10-13T12:17:31+02:00October 10th, 2025|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language|

On October 9, the Russian House in Brussels held another TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) exam. The exam took place online in collaboration with the A. S. Pushkin State Russian Language Institute (Moscow) — a leading institution in Russian language teaching and assessment. TORFL is an international system for assessing Russian language proficiency, recognized not only in Russia but also across Europe and worldwide. The TORFL certificate serves as an official confirmation of language competence and can be valuable for study, work, or migration purposes. The exam at the Russian House is conducted regularly and is available [...]

10 10, 2025

A new academic year has begun for Russian language courses at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-10-10T11:16:11+02:00October 10th, 2025|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language|

We are delighted to announce that a new academic year has started at the Russian language courses of the Russian House in Brussels! Following a cherished Russian tradition, many participants came to their first class with bouquets of flowers to congratulate their teachers on the beginning of the school year. This warm gesture has become a symbol of respect and the friendly atmosphere that reigns in our courses, uniting participants and teachers alike. The classes take place in the cozy classrooms of the Russian House, using modern teaching methods and an individual approach to every participant. Our teachers are experienced [...]

9 10, 2025

Literary Readings: “Beryozka” at the Russian House, or We Read Yesenin

2025-10-09T14:57:19+02:00October 9th, 2025|Categories: Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

Autumn was generous that day. The sky was bright, the colorful leaves swayed in the wind, and it was unusually warm for the season. The audience was hurrying to the Russian House. Poetry was alive there. On September 27, we gathered together — children, adults, those who are just learning to read, and those who perhaps have known Yesenin’s verses by heart since their school days. The occasion — the 130th anniversary of the birth of Sergey Alexandrovich Yesenin, a poet whose lines smell of hay, birch trees, longing for the homeland, and a quiet tenderness toward life. [...]

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