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21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Russian House Brussels

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16 04, 2026

VII International Environmental Dictation: Join the Global Movement!

2026-04-16T14:47:22+02:00April 16th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Russian House News, Science|Tags: |

From April 15 to April 22, 2026, the VII International Environmental Dictation will take place. This large-scale educational project invites participants from all over the world to test their ecological knowledge and support the protection of our planet. The event starts on Environmental Knowledge Day (April 15) and concludes on Earth Day (April 22). This year’s central theme is "Ecological Wellbeing." Key Topics: Ways to achieve environmental prosperity in local territories. Air, water, and soil purity. Reforestation and protection of nature reserves. Waste management, recycling, and sustainable consumption. How to participate: You can join the challenge online via the official [...]

14 04, 2026

In Brussels, Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight were celebrated.

2026-04-14T16:03:51+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On April 10, a ceremonial evening dedicated to Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight took place in Brussels. The event was organized by the Embassy of Russia in Belgium and the Russian House in Brussels with the participation of diplomatic missions from CIS countries. The evening brought together a wide range of guests, including heads and staff of diplomatic missions from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, South Africa, representatives of the Belgian public, as well as Russian compatriots. [...]

9 04, 2026

Family Club Blog: Space Workshop

2026-04-13T14:54:08+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a space-themed workshop took place within the walls of our Russian House. The event was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Without a doubt, everyone knows that the first human in space was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. The workshop was led by the well-known and beloved artist Anna Burkovskaya. She began by telling the children who Yuri Gagarin was, and her story captivated not only the young participants but also their parents. Here is what she told them. Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in the village of Klushino. [...]

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 [...]

11 03, 2026

Music, Art, and New Technologies: Concert and Exhibitions at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-03-11T17:21:04+01:00March 11th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Innovation, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On March 5, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening that brought together music, visual arts, and modern technologies. The event was dedicated to the upcoming International Women’s Day. Guests enjoyed the concert “She Connects Worlds”, the closing of the international exhibition “A Christmas Tale in Europe”, and the opening of a new exhibition “When Art Nouveau Meets Artificial Intelligence: From Brussels to Moscow via Saint Petersburg”. Musical Tribute to Women The centerpiece of the evening was the concert “She Connects Worlds”. A remarkable duo — composer and pianist Johan Famaey from Belgium and violinist Marina Martin Maldonado [...]

19 02, 2026

The legacy of the legendary Captain Cousteau discussed in Brussels

2026-02-19T11:08:45+01:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Innovation, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On February 12, as part of the celebration of the Day of Russian Science, an online conference dedicated to the life and legacy of the outstanding explorer of the World Ocean — Jacques-Yves Cousteau — was held on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event took place with the participation of the Museum of the World Ocean and the “5 Oceans” club, bringing together scientists, sailors and followers of the famous captain. The central event of the meeting was the presentation of the exhibition “Captain Cousteau in Russia”, revealing little-known pages of the researcher’s biography, his [...]

1 02, 2026

A Scientific and Methodological Webinar “New Teaching Materials for Russian Language Courses Abroad” Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-04-01T10:41:35+02:00February 1st, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Science, Teach Russian|

A scientific and methodological webinar dedicated to modern teaching materials for Russian as a foreign language courses abroad was held on the online platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event was organized in cooperation with the Zlatoust publishing house. The webinar brought together teachers of Russian as a foreign language, methodologists, and professionals working in the field of Russian language teaching. As part of the webinar, participants discussed the teaching and methodological complex “Poekhali!” with its author, Stanislav Chernyshev. They explored the concept of the course, its structure, and methodological principles, and shared practical experience of using the [...]

1 12, 2025

The Geographical Dictation at the Russian House: how it went

2025-12-01T12:28:11+01:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|

Last Sunday, the Russian House once again became the traditional venue for the annual Geographical Dictation. This large-scale educational initiative brings together people of all ages and professions — those who love geography, travel, and discovering new lands. As always, guests were captivated by the atmosphere of the hall where the dictation took place. “Everything here inspires you to work. In a hall like this, it’s not only pleasant to think, but you also feel a special sense of ceremony,” said Viktoria, a regular participant in our events. And indeed, everything resembled both a scientific celebration and a warm [...]

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 [...]

6 10, 2025

An online meeting with representatives of the Russian Biotechnological University (ROSBIOTECH) was held at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-10-06T18:36:57+02:00October 6th, 2025|Categories: Education in Russia, Science|Tags: , , |

Participants learned about the university’s activities, educational programs, and opportunities for international students. Founded in 1930, the Russian Biotechnological University is one of Russia’s leading institutions in the fields of biotechnology for the food and processing industries, food security, quality management, environmental protection, food chemistry, mechanical engineering, IT, and medicine. ROSBIOTECH offers multidisciplinary training in 123 study areas within secondary vocational education, bachelor’s, master’s, postgraduate, and residency programs. A distinctive feature of its medical programs is the opportunity to gain expertise in nutrition science, dietetics, and personalized nutrition. The university also implements the “Startup as a Thesis” program, aimed at [...]

2 06, 2025

Registration for the All-Russian Championship in Computer Multisport for Pensioners is now open

2025-06-02T09:55:54+02:00June 2nd, 2025|Categories: Meet Russia, Science|

On 21 June Moscow will host the finals of the XV All-Russian Championship in Computer Multisport for Retired Persons. Organisers: Russian Council of Pensioners and Russian State University of Social Technologies. To take part can: men from 63 years of age men of preferential category from 60 years of age women from 58 years of age women of preferential category from 55 years of age The championship will have the following nominations: ‘The whole world in your pocket’ on work on a smartphone ‘Healthy lifestyle - the basis of active longevity’ ‘80 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War’. [...]

27 02, 2025

Museum of the World Ocean Held a Lecture on the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery

2025-06-20T16:12:52+02:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

For the Day of Russian Science On the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery On February 18, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a virtual lecture titled "In Search of Antarctica: 200 Years Later", organized by the World Ocean Museum. The event was dedicated to the 205th anniversary of Antarctica’s discovery and the history of the famous expedition led by Fabian Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev. In his opening remarks, Alexey Mikhailovich Budanov, Deputy Director General of the World Ocean Museum, emphasized the importance of the museum's cooperation with international platforms and highlighted its contributions to scientific research aimed at studying the [...]

20 02, 2025

Online Education Without Borders: Access Courses on One Platform

2025-02-20T11:23:45+01:00February 20th, 2025|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

In today’s world, online learning has become an essential part of education and professional development. However, with numerous scattered platforms, finding the right course can be challenging. To address this issue, Russia has launched the "Modern Digital Educational Environment" project, providing unified access to online courses from various educational institutions. What Does the Platform Offer? Unified access to a wide range of courses across different fields Ratings and evaluations from experts and users Convenient search by topics and competencies Digital portfolio to track educational achievements How Does It Work? The system uses single authentication, allowing users to access educational platforms [...]

20 02, 2025

Applications for InteRussia internship for foreign engineering specialists are open!

2025-02-20T10:56:47+01:00February 20th, 2025|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

Applications for InteRussia internship for foreign engineering specialists are open! The internship will take place at Novosibirsk State University in the following areas: ‘Artificial Intelligence in Medicine’. ‘Quantum and information technologies in electronics and photonics’. When? 1-29 June 2025 Where? Novosibirsk, Russia Language: English What's in store for you: Knowledge from leading experts Innovative masterclasses Working in an international team Presentation of a scientific project Who can participate? Foreign experts 25-35 years old Major education and work experience in the chosen field Knowledge of English (at least B2) and Python Selection on a competitive basis: academic performance, research activity, interview. [...]

3 02, 2025

Real / Virtual: The Coronavirus as an Accelerator? Soundscape by Dominique Copp

2025-02-07T13:46:56+01:00February 3rd, 2025|Categories: Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , , |

On January 31, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the audio performance "Real / Virtual: The Coronavirus as an Accelerator?", prepared by writer and filmmaker Dominique Copp, who presented her unique sound project. This soundscape was conceived during the 2020 lockdown and was inspired by the ideas of Jean Baudrillard and Paul Virilio, who foresaw, long before the pandemic, a world transforming under the influence of technology and crises. Organized by the L’association sans but lucratif Anaphore Production, the event immersed listeners in a reflection on surrounding reality through the lens of sound and philosophy. Dominique Copp, known for her [...]

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