Russian language

22 11, 2024

The SPbSU Online School gives foreign students access to Russian education.

2024-11-22T11:03:36+01:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

SPbSU Online School gives Russian-speaking students the opportunity to study general education subjects from any country in the world. general education subjects from any country in the world. Education is conducted in two formats. Firstly, it can be the study of selected subjects of the Russian school program in grades 4-11 on Saturdays with the receipt of a document of successful results. of the Russian school program of grades 4-11 on Saturdays with the receipt of a document on the results of successful completion of the course. the results of successful mastering of the course. Read more about the programs. [...]

5 11, 2024

Books in Our Library: “The Lives of Remarkable People” Series.

2024-11-05T16:37:38+01:00November 5th, 2024|Categories: Books, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language|

Dear readers of our library, we continue to publish blogs about books available in our collection. Today, we’ll discuss the popular series "The Lives of Remarkable People," or simply LRP. In our library, you can find a substantial number of books from this series. This is one of the most famous and extensive series of artistic and biographical books, which began in Russia at the end of the 19th century and continues to this day. Over the years, it has undergone significant changes, yet it has always remained popular, offering readers insight into the lives of prominent figures who left [...]

29 10, 2024

Literary Salon: “Well,” said Manya, “that’s classic.” Tatiana Ustinova

2024-10-29T12:21:37+01:00October 29th, 2024|Categories: Books, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language|

"Well," said Manya, "that's classic. The wife nurtures, the husband grows. Then he grows up and exchanges his old wife for a new one."  "Fatal Gift" by T. Ustinova Dear friends, our last lit salon was dedicated to the works of Tatiana Ustinova. More precisely, we explored elements of psychotherapy in her novels. As is well known, Tatiana Ustinova is not only a detective novelist but also a television presenter. Many have watched her programs and noted her knowledgeable approach to interviews: she asks questions skillfully, avoids awkward situations, and tries not to embarrass her guests. "Only someone wholly [...]

18 10, 2024

Methodological events ‘Organisation of course teaching of Russian as a foreign language abroad’

2024-10-18T12:45:56+02:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian language, Teach Russian|

From 24 October to 28 November 2024, more than 1,470 Russian language teachers from 110 countries will take part in the distance methodological events ‘Organisation of coursework teaching Russian as a foreign language abroad’, which will be conducted for them by Russian colleagues: teachers working with adults and children, on-site and remotely, in universities and public schools, authors of teaching aids, researchers, speech therapists, school administrators abroad. The methodological events are organised with the support of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo). The programme of events was developed by [...]

20 09, 2024

Methodical seminar “Modern educational and methodological literature on Russian as a foreign language”

2024-09-20T12:29:16+02:00September 20th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Teach Russian|

On September 16, the Russian language school hosted a methodological seminar from a representative of the publishing house “Zlatoust” for teachers of the Russian language “Modern educational methodological literature on Russian as a foreign language.” Participants discovered new products from the publishing house and received answers to questions about textbooks for classes. The teachers also became acquainted with printed textbooks and manuals. We thank the publishing house “Zlatoust” for cooperation!

18 09, 2024

Open day at the Russian language school

2024-09-19T18:05:07+02:00September 18th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Study Russian|Tags: , |

On September 14th, an open day was held at the Russian language school. Visitors learn more about the courses, their organization and the topics of classes. There were also open lessons for A1 and B1 groups, where visitors could immerse themselves in the world of Russian and evaluate teaching methods at our school. In addition, everyone could take a language proficiency test before joining a group. We remind you that we continue to form new groups for Russian courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. Special conditions apply until September 30th. Hurry to sign up! The number of places is limited. [...]

13 09, 2024

Take part in the International Russian Language Olympiad for foreign students.

2024-09-13T12:53:01+02:00September 13th, 2024|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Russian language|

The Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education ‘A.S. Pushkin State Institute of Russian Language’ (hereinafter - the Institute) announces the beginning of the XX International Russian Language Olympiad The Pushkin State Institute of Russian Language (hereinafter - the Institute) announces the beginning of the XX International Russian Language Olympiad for foreign students. The Olympiad has been held since 1972, since 2024 it is named after the founder of the Institute Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor, Academician Vitaly Grigorievich Kostomarov. The participants of the Olympiad are high school students of foreign schools, including Russian-language schools, as well as individual [...]

2 07, 2024

Kid’s Club: “Fun Lessons”

2024-07-02T15:14:18+02:00July 2nd, 2024|Categories: Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language, Study Russian|

On June 8, a children's party was held at the Russian House. The little ones came to their first fun lesson. The teacher was not strict at all but very cheerful, Catherine. Katya held classes for the little ones who do not know how to read yet. They were in for an exciting introduction to the letters. Catherine had prepared many interesting games to attract the attention of the young students. – Kids, today we will become friends with the letters! – Katya announced with a smile. The children looked at the bright pictures with interest, repeated the sounds [...]

20 06, 2024

In Brussels, an exhibition “Pushkin and Moscow” opened on the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet

2024-06-24T09:28:45+02:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Poushkin, Russian language|Tags: , , |

On June 19, the "Pushkin and Moscow" exhibition, organized by the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin from Moscow, opened at the Russian House in Brussels. The event, dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, gathered a large number of visitors, including both Belgians interested in Russian culture and compatriots living abroad. The exhibition features a unique collection that allows guests to delve deeper into the life and work of Pushkin, as well as the cultural atmosphere of Moscow in his time. Vera Bunina, the director of the Russian House in Brussels, [...]

20 06, 2024

Premiere of the movie “Onegin” at the Russian House in Brussels

2024-06-20T11:22:47+02:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Cinema Club, Russian House News, Russian language|

On June 19, 2024, the long-awaited premiere of the feature film "Onegin", directed by Sarik Andreasyan and released in March 2024, took place at the Russian House in Brussels. This event was dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian writer Alexander Pushkin and gathered admirers of Russian culture and cinema. "Onegin" impressed viewers with its visual richness, deep psychological exploration, and accurate recreation of the atmosphere of Pushkin's era. The actors, who conveyed the complexity and contradictions of the characters, must make special mention of the outstanding performances. After the screening, a lively discussion ensued. [...]

10 06, 2024

Festive Evening “Pushkin and Glinka: Two Geniuses – One Era” Held in Brussels

2024-06-11T15:50:46+02:00June 10th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Poushkin, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

To commemorate the 225th anniversary of A.S. Pushkin and the 220th anniversary of M.I. Glinka, as well as the International Day of the Russian Language. June 2024 was a significant month for global and Russian culture. In this month, two outstanding figures were born, five years apart, whose works became the foundation of Russian literature and music, based on national traditions of folklore, history, and the character of the Russian people: Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka and Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. This year marks their anniversaries – 220 and 225 years since their births, respectively. As part of the "Pushkin" year, the main [...]

4 06, 2024

Literary blogs: «If virtue cannot exist, then at least vice must be punished.» (A. Belyaev)

2024-06-04T15:07:52+02:00June 4th, 2024|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language, Science|

This March marks the 140th anniversary of the birth of Russian and Soviet science fiction writer Alexander Belyaev. In Soviet times, Alexander Belyaev’s books were read not only by adults, but also by teenagers. Somehow it happened that he smoothly «moved» into the category of writers recommended for middle and senior school age. This is how the members of the literary salon were perceived when they were invited to turn to the work of this writer. Retreat: Our literary salons are held in a warm, friendly atmosphere with a cup of tea and delicious cookies. Join us. In fact, [...]

29 05, 2024

Slavic Writing and Culture Day Celebrated in Brussels

2024-05-31T15:14:15+02:00May 29th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

On May 22, the Russian House in Brussels became the center of the celebration of Slavic Writing and Culture Day, presenting guests with a unique program called "The Songs of the Spring Calendar" performed by the Folk Music Ensemble “Zolotoj plyos”. The event gathered numerous spectators eager to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Slavic traditions and cultural heritage. The evening’s program began with traditional spring period songs, covering the time span from Maslenitsa to Egorya. The sounds of ancient melodies and the vocal talents of the Folk Music Ensemble “Zolotoj plyos” ensemble members immersed the listeners in the magic [...]

19 03, 2024

“Indulge the children more, gentlemen, you do not know what awaits them!” – Vladimir Nabokov, “Other Shores”

2024-03-19T12:52:08+01:00March 19th, 2024|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian language|

March 5th marked our second literary salon dedicated to the works of Vladimir Nabokov. This time, our focus was not so much on his creations but rather on his life journey and the circumstances that influenced the plotlines of his novels. I must say that this time I was merely an audience member. Two passionate readers and members of our literary salon prepared an entire presentation. I knew they were preparing something, but I never expected it to be of such magnitude. Here are some highlights from the presentation. Vladimir Nabokov was born on April 10 (22), 1899, in [...]

12 03, 2024

Literary blog: “…I myself am only a seeker of verbal adventures…” V. Nabokov “The Gift”

2024-03-12T12:55:13+01:00March 12th, 2024|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language|

On the last day of February, admirers of Vladimir Nabokov's works gathered in the premises of our library. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the surname of this great writer is "Lolita." In fact, it is one of his works. Yes, the most famous one due to its scandalous non-triviality. So, we decided to move away from the accepted stereotypes and talk about other, no less significant works of this author. The majority of our regular attendees and frequenters have read his very first and charming novel "Mashenka". As indicated by [...]

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