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27 05, 2025

Film Screenings “About People and About War” Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory at the Russian House Cinema Club in Brussels

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 27th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|

Film screenings dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory were successfully held at the Russian House in Brussels. Viewers were presented with the series “About People and About War” by Artel Films studio, based on true stories of participants and eyewitnesses of the events of 1941–1945. During three screenings from April to May 2025, guests watched 13 short films, each revealing human fates broken, changed, or uplifted by war. Each episode is a separate story about love, selflessness, youth, creativity, pain, and resilience. The protagonists are ordinary people whose lives were interrupted or forever changed by war, yet [...]

22 05, 2025

Literary Blog: A Joke as a Weapon — The Soldier’s Spirit in the Poetry of A. Tvardovsky’s Vasily Terkin

2025-05-22T16:56:30+02:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language, Victory80|

The May literary salon was dedicated to the famous and beloved work of Alexander Tvardovsky Vasily Terkin. The theme was chosen collectively, and as soon as we agreed on it, everyone spontaneously exclaimed: “The crossing, the crossing…” Sounds familiar? Indeed. This was our second literary salon held both in-person and via Zoom, allowing those who couldn’t attend in person to still join the discussion. We read not only Terkin himself, but also about Terkin — and, of course, about the author, Alexander Tvardovsky. During the war years, Tvardovsky was a military correspondent, traveling along the front lines and observing life [...]

16 05, 2025

Russian Compatriots in Brussels Commemorated the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Genk

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 16th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , |

On May 10th, at the cemetery in Genk, Limburg Province, Belgium, Russian compatriots organized a memorial event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The ceremony included the laying of flowers at the graves of Soviet soldiers who died during World War II and the “Immortal Regiment” march. The event was supported by the Russian House in Brussels. The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Russian House, V.G. Bunina, diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Belgium, as well as members of the Russian community and local residents of Genk. During the ceremony, participants [...]

14 05, 2025

A Literary and Musical Performance in Brussels Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 14th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , , |

A Literary and Musical Performance in Brussels Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War On May 8, on the eve of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the literary and musical evening “Wait for Me, and I Will Return...”, dedicated to the heroes who fought for freedom and peace. The main performer of the event was Russian theater and film actor Ivan Kokorin, renowned for his poetic interpretations of works about war and [...]

13 05, 2025

Children’s Club. Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory. Windows of Victory

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Victory80|

As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the children of our Children's Club took part in the nationwide patriotic campaign "Windows of Victory". The goal of the event is to preserve the memory of the heroism of the Soviet people, express gratitude to veterans, and help the younger generation connect with the country’s history. In the days leading up to May 9, the children, together with their parents, decorated the windows of the Russian House. They colored pictures with bright pencils and markers. [...]

13 05, 2025

Director of the Russian House in Brussels Took Part in the Victory Day Commemoration Ceremony

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On May 9, 2025, the Director of the Russian House in Brussels took part in a solemn ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. On this day, the Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, A.A. Tokovinin, together with the Acting Permanent Representative of Russia to the European Union, K.K. Malayan, and heads of diplomatic missions from CIS countries, laid flowers at the memorials to Soviet citizens who died in the liberation of Belgium, as well as to members of the Belgian Resistance. The ceremony was held at the cemetery in the Brussels commune of Evere. It [...]

12 05, 2025

Russian House in Brussels Commemorates Fallen Soldiers at Ixelles Cemetery

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Brussels, May 8, 2025 — On Victory Day, representatives of the Russian House in Brussels laid flowers at Ixelles Cemetery, where Soviet soldiers who died in Belgium during the First and Second World Wars are buried. The annual ceremony symbolizes gratitude and remembrance for those who gave their lives in the fight for freedom and peace in Europe. A special guest at the ceremony was Liliane Maroutaeff, daughter of Yury Maroutaev, a member of the Belgian Resistance. His first wife was Marina Shafroff-Maroutaeva, a heroic figure of the Russian émigré community in Belgium. Marina Shafroff-Maroutaeva, daughter of a naval engineer [...]

9 05, 2025

Round Table Brought Together Researchers and Descendants of Resistance Members

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00May 9th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On 6 May, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an international round table dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The event focused on the heroic and united struggle of the peoples of Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and the Soviet Union against Nazism, as well as on the challenges of preserving historical memory in the 21st century. The event brought together prominent historians, researchers, local historians, representatives of academic institutions, and descendants of members of the anti-fascist movement. The discussion centred on both well-known and lesser-studied chapters of the Resistance in Western Europe, in which [...]

30 04, 2025

Solemn Opening of the TASS Photo Exhibition in Brussels: “Chronicler of a Great Feat: Yevgeny Khaldei”

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00April 30th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , , |

On April 26, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the solemn opening of the TASS photo exhibition “Chronicler of a Great Feat: Yevgeny Khaldei.” The exhibition features archival photographs by the legendary war photojournalist Yevgeny Khaldei, who captured key moments of the Great Patriotic War. The photos are arranged in chronological order, allowing viewers to trace the course of the war—from its first days to its victorious conclusion. TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov addressed the ceremony participants via a video message: “The entire world remembers the Great Patriotic War largely through the photographs and reports of TASS. They became documentary [...]

29 04, 2025

The Gnessin Ensemble “Altro coro” Triumphs in Belgium

2025-06-20T16:12:30+02:00April 29th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

From April 26 to 28, the Gnessin Ensemble of Contemporary Choral Music "Altro coro," conducted by Alexander Ryzhinsky, gave two brilliant concerts in Belgium, presenting the audience with unique programs dedicated to the themes of Homeland and the Great Victory. The first concert took place on April 26 at the Russian House in Brussels. The program, titled Symphony of Victory, was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and was conceived as a dialogue between the past and the present. The audience heard choral cycles such as Four Choruses on the Verses of Tvardovsky [...]

28 04, 2025

Ossetian Culture Days in Belgium: A Dialogue of Traditions, Art, and Memory

2025-06-20T16:12:30+02:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , |

On April 18, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the grand opening of the Days of Ossetian Culture — an annual cultural forum organized by the International Non-Profit Association "Renaissance-Sandidzan" (Belgium), which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. The event took on special significance in the context of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, becoming a space for remembrance, creativity, and cultural exchange. The event opened with a round table discussion addressing intercultural dialogue, cooperation prospects, and the role of art in overcoming political and ideological barriers. As the head of the association, Radion Pukhaev, [...]

28 04, 2025

Victory Dictation in Brussels: The Russian House’s Participation in the International Campaign Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory

2025-06-20T16:12:30+02:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Victory80|

For the second year in a row, the Russian House in Brussels has actively participated in the international campaign dedicated to a great event – the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War. In 2025, as the world celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory, the campaign has gained special significance and scale, becoming an important event for the Russian-speaking community of Belgium. Victory Dictation is not just a test of historical knowledge, but also a way to express respect and gratitude to those who fought during those stormy years for the peaceful sky above our [...]

28 04, 2025

Film Screenings for the 80th Anniversary of Victory begin at the Russian House Cinema Club in Brussels

2025-06-20T16:12:30+02:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|

The Cinema Club of the Russian House in Brussels has launched a series of screenings dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Viewers were presented with the series "About People and About War" by Artel Films — a collection of short stories about the lives of young people who endured the hardships of 1941–1945. Based on real eyewitness accounts, these stories capture the tragic, heroic, and sometimes ironic moments of wartime, reminding us of the noble human qualities that helped defeat evil. The project’s films have been internationally recognized: the series has won 70 awards, including 32 international [...]

21 04, 2025

Unique Materials from the A.A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum Archives Presented at the Exhibition in Brussels “Theatre at the Front: Shore of Hope”

2025-06-20T16:12:31+02:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War On April 10, at the Russian House in Brussels, the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum opened the exhibition “Theatre at the Front: Shore of Hope”, based on unique archival materials from the museum's collections. The project is dedicated to the selfless efforts of Soviet theatre artists during the Great Patriotic War. The tradition of exhibitions dedicated to frontline theatres dates back to 1942, when, under the extreme conditions of wartime, museum staff organized the exhibition “Theatre at the Front”. Since then, such exhibitions were held annually until the end of [...]

10 04, 2025

Workshop Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory. We Painted a Carnation

2025-04-10T12:57:35+02:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: Library, Russian House News, Victory80|

Dear friends, earlier this month, an art workshop for adults was held at the Russian House. Under the guidance of experienced artist and teacher Anna Burkovskaya, our guests learned how to paint a carnation using watercolors. This flower was chosen for a reason. Since ancient times, the carnation has symbolized victory and the blood shed in battle. The flower was brought to Europe by crusader knights and was named "The Flower of the God Zeus." Since then, it has become the flower of warriors. Although the workshop was announced for adults, a very young artist also took part in [...]

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