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15 09, 2026

Passionate about Russian history? Take part in the International Olympiad!

2026-09-15T10:35:17+02:00September 15th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, History Club, Meet Russia, Science|

Are you interested in history, enjoy solving historical puzzles, and want to learn more about outstanding figures and key events? The "My History" Foundation and Altai State Pedagogical University, with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, invite you to participate in the International Olympiad on Russian History "Great Names of Russia".The competition is open to foreign citizens aged 14 to 25 living outside of Russia. Participation is completely free, and the language of the competition is Russian.What to expect?The Olympiad is an engaging online quest and research challenge. Participants will:Work with historical documents, maps, and archival [...]

1 09, 2026

International Educational Project “Atomic Dictation” Invites Participants

2026-09-01T10:10:08+02:00September 1st, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Science|

From August 28 to September 28, the international educational initiative "Atomic Dictation" is taking place. The project introduces participants to the history and achievements of the nuclear industry, its key figures, and modern scientific advancements — ranging from nuclear medicine and energy to Arctic exploration and space research. The dictation is open to school pupils, university students, teachers, young professionals, industry employees, and anyone fascinated by modern technology. Project Highlights: Video Questions: Features exclusive video questions presented by scientists, educators, cultural figures, and athletes; Format: Fully online via computer or smartphone; Certificate: Every participant receives a personalized electronic certificate upon [...]

1 09, 2026

Global Atomic Quiz 2026: International Educational Quiz for World Science Day

2026-09-01T09:52:12+02:00September 1st, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Innovation, Meet Russia, Science|

On 10 November, World Science Day for Peace and Development, the international educational online quiz Global Atomic Quiz 2026 will take place. The initiative focuses on nuclear science, modern technologies, and their applications in daily life. Since its launch in 2020, the project has brought together over 111,000 participants from more than 100 countries. This year, the quiz will be available in 16 languages. Participants will test their knowledge with engaging questions covering nuclear physics, green energy, nuclear medicine, ecology, and recent scientific breakthroughs. Event Details: Date: 10 November 2026; Format: 100% Online (accessible for 24 hours); Prizes: Top 100 [...]

10 07, 2026

‘Russkiy Glagol’ International Literary Competition

2026-07-10T16:57:54+02:00July 10th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

‘Russkiy Glagol’ is an international literary competition for authors who write in Russian outside Russia, study Russian literature, engage with cultural issues and maintain a living connection with the literary tradition. The key objective of the competition is to preserve and promote the Russian language, literature and culture abroad. Citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing abroad and foreign nationals writing in Russian are eligible to enter the competition. Applications will be accepted from 10 July to 10 September 2026 via the Competition’s official website: rusglagol.org. When submitting an application, the author must provide: a registration form, consent to the processing [...]

25 06, 2026

International AI Contest for Children and Youth “AI Challenge”

2026-06-25T15:14:53+02:00June 25th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Innovation, Science|

This year Sber, in collaboration with the AI Alliance, will once again host the AI Challenge, an international artificial intelligence contest for children and youth. The contest helps participants from Russia and other countries immerse in the world of artificial intelligence, science and technology, gain new knowledge and digital skills. It will appeal both to confident AI users and to those just making their first steps and familiarizing themselves with the technology. Registration will commence on 25 May 2026 on the contest website and will remain open until 15 September 2026. The total contest award pool will be over USD 140,000 (in [...]

19 05, 2026

Modern Approaches to Teaching Regional and Cultural Studies Discussed at a Scientific and Methodological Webinar at the Russian House

2026-05-25T07:41:42+02:00May 19th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Science, Teach Russian|

On 18 May, the Russian House in Brussels, together with the Zlatoust Publishing House, hosted an online meeting entitled “Current Approaches to Teaching Regional and Cultural Studies in the System of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language.” The event brought together teachers of Russian as a foreign language (RFL), methodologists, and specialists interested in modern approaches to teaching the Russian language and culture. The participants focused on the integration of cultural studies into the RFL curriculum, contemporary methods of presenting Russian cultural heritage in the educational process, as well as specific approaches to working with different categories of learners, including [...]

14 05, 2026

Children’s Club: Journey to the Stars. Children at the Russian House Built a Model of the Vostok Rocket

2026-05-18T11:31:23+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|

An exciting workshop for children dedicated to the history of Soviet space exploration took place at the Russian House. Young participants not only learned about the great achievements of Soviet science, but also built a wooden model of the legendary Vostok rocket with their own hands — the spacecraft that carried the first human into space. The event began with an educational lecture on the history of space exploration. The children learned about humanity’s first steps toward the stars, the development of the space industry, and the importance of Yuri Gagarin’s [...]

14 05, 2026

Online Presentation of GITIS at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-05-14T10:33:31+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On May 6, 2026, an online presentation of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts — GITIS — took place at the Russian House in Brussels. The educational programmes, structure, history, and international activities of this renowned institution were presented. GITIS is one of the largest theatre schools in Russia and Europe, founded in 1878. The Institute preserves the traditions of the Russian theatre school and is the only higher educational institution in the country where students receive training in all specialisations required for theatre. In 2028, GITIS will celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Institute includes eight faculties — acting, directing, [...]

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.

2026-04-24T11:04:06+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 [...]

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