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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 [...]

24 12, 2024

New Year’s Concert

2025-01-27T09:56:57+01:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Science|

On December 19, a general New Year's concert for all groups was held at the Russian language courses. The students took a round-the-world trip and learned how New Year is celebrated in different countries. Each group prepared and presented on stage the traditions and customs of celebrating New Year in the chosen country. The participants were also able to take part in fun New Year's competitions, and after the concert, taste the traditional Russian New Year's salad "Olivie", try tea from a samovar and enjoy the taste of gingerbread and Russian candies.

24 12, 2024

QUIZ

2025-01-27T09:59:30+01:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Science|

On December 12, a QUIZ for groups of levels B2-C1 was held at the Russian language courses. Teams of participants answered questions about Russian culture in the following categories: cooking, literature, monuments, cinema and theater, painting. The course participants demonstrated not only excellent knowledge of Russian culture, but also learned a lot of new things for themselves.

24 12, 2024

Phonetic Competition

2025-01-27T10:51:38+01:00December 24th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Science|

On December 6, a phonetic competition for groups of levels A1-B1 was held at the Russian language courses. Participants were divided into teams and competed in various competitions. The course participants read words and sentences, observing the pronunciation rules, told tongue twisters, recited poems and acted out dialogues. A strict jury, which included course teachers, assessed the performances of the competitors in each competition. But the winner was never identified, all the participants demonstrated a good level of knowledge of the phonetic rules of the Russian language.

22 11, 2024

Geographical dictation

2024-11-22T12:51:37+01:00November 22nd, 2024|Categories: Innovation, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|

The tenth anniversary Geographical Dictation took place on November 16 at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Brussels. More than 30 people took part in it. 40 quizzes in 45 minutes - traditionally, participants solved problems dedicated to geography, related sciences and the heritage of Russia. A special feature of this year was that 90% of the tasks were compiled by participants in the “Write your own question for the Geographical Dictation” competition. Participants will be able to find out their results from December 12 on the website dictant.rgo.ru. There, until December 1 at 14:00, anyone can [...]

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. [...]

8 10, 2024

Museum Day. Virtual Tour: “The Era of ‘Vityaz'”

2025-06-20T16:13:24+02:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On October 2, a virtual tour of the research vessel "Vityaz" was held on the Russian House's online platform in Brussels, in cooperation with the Museum of the World Ocean. This year marks several important anniversaries for the "Vityaz": the 85th anniversary of its launch, the 75th anniversary of its first scientific voyage, and the 45th anniversary of its return from its last expedition. Additionally, 30 years ago, the vessel was moored at the quay of the Museum of the World Ocean. Guests of the Russian House in Brussels joined the celebration of these dates during an online meeting with [...]

6 08, 2024

Meteorites and extraterrestrial matter were discussed at “Innovation Night” meeting in Brussels

2024-08-07T18:08:34+02:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Victor Grokhovsky Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD). Ural Federal University, Institute of Physics and Technology, EXTRA TERRA CONSORTIUM laboratory. Member of the Committee on Meteorites of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the International Meteoritical Society On the 1st of August 2024 in the Russian House in Brussels was held a lecture-"round table", which was held by Professor Viktor Grokhovsky of the Ural Federal University, named after the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, who was in Belgium in connection with participation in the international conference - "86th Annual Congress [...]

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