On May 20, the Russian House hosted a themed picnic for learners of the Russian language dedicated to the traditions of Russian cuisine. At the beginning of the event, participants were offered an interactive brochure with tasks related to Russian cuisine and culture. While completing the activities, guests became acquainted with Russian proverbs, traditional dishes, and recipes, while also practicing Russian through communication and group discussion. As part of a lecture on the development of Russian cuisine and the influence of Orthodox traditions on the formation of Russia’s gastronomic culture, the opening of the Russian Geographical Society photo exhibition “Cultural [...]

Russian language courses at the Russian House in Brussels place special emphasis not only on learning the language but also on discovering Russian culture. Throughout the year, various events are organized to help participants better understand Russian traditions and cultural особенностей. One such event in April was an Easter workshop. The event attracted great interest, especially among beginner-level (A1) students. Despite this, the entire session was conducted in Russian: the course instructors successfully adapted the material so that even beginners could understand it. During the workshop, participants learned about Easter traditions in Russia, discussed cultural features and the symbolism of [...]