For Cosmonautics Day Language: Russian The photo exhibition is dedicated to the first space crew and the people who were pioneers in the exploration of space. The stands feature rare archival photographs capturing key moments in the history of cosmonautics: training and preparation of the first cosmonauts, the everyday life of the space crew, as well as iconic images of Yuri Gagarin, Alexei Leonov, Valentina Tereshkova, and other legends of Russian space history. Russia is rightfully considered the birthplace of cosmonautics. It was here that the first ideas of venturing beyond Earth were conceived and brought to life. It was here [...]
80th Anniversary of the End of World War II Exterior stands of the Russian House in Brussels 02-30.09 The exhibition “Our Compatriots in the Belgian Resistance”, prepared by Professor Vladimir Ronin in cooperation with the Russian House in Brussels, was presented as part of the round table “Russia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg: Shared Memory of the Fight Against Fascism”, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The exhibition consists of 12 photo-documentary panels and tells the stories of our compatriots — people from Russia and former Soviet republics who became members of the anti-fascist underground and partisan [...]
100 Years of Public Diplomacy October 3 – 31, 2025 Outdoor Stands of the Russian House The Russian House in Brussels invites you to visit the photo exhibition “Traditional Cultures of the Peoples of Southern Russia”. The exhibition presents photographic materials about the Republic of Dagestan, the Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Krai, Astrakhan Region, and other regions of southern Russia. The southern regions of Russia are a true gem of our country, representing a unique blend of cultures and traditions. Preserving this heritage with care is one of our main priorities. The photographs bear witness to the free and rich religious [...]
XII All-Russian Nature Festival 08.11.2025 – 12.01.2026 From November 8 to January 12, the Russian House in Brussels will host an exhibition featuring unique photographs by the finalists of the “Primeval Russia” contest. The All-Russian Nature Festival “Primeval Russia” is one of the country’s largest events dedicated to the preservation of the environment. Traditionally, it becomes a gathering point for everyone who loves Russia and wishes to learn more about the nature of the world’s largest country. The exhibition presents new works by leading Russian wildlife photographers. You will discover the astonishing diversity of the bird kingdom — from the snow-white [...]
From the Collection of the Russian National Museum of Music On November 7, at the Russian House in Brussels, Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music, will present the exhibition “Musical Instruments of Russia. Masterpieces from the Collection of the Museum of Music”. The exhibition is dedicated to the celebration of one of Russia’s main national holidays — Unity Day. Free Registration The exhibition will introduce visitors to the musical instruments of the peoples and regions of Russia, the creativity of instrument makers and performers, and the diversity of ethnic and folk traditions that have developed across [...]
The 100th anniversary of Maya Plisetskaya From the collections of the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum From 10.12.2025 to 12.01.2026, at the Russian House in Brussels, an exhibition will be presented dedicated to one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century — Maya Mikhailovna Plisetskaya. Vernissage: 09.12 at 19:00 Free Registration The exhibition, dedicated to one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, brings together materials from the collections of the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, as well as photographs provided especially for this project by the world-renowned photographer Mikhail Logvinov. “Enraged energy of a master — overcoming the limits of the body, [...]
“Russian Ballet. Anna Pavlova and Maya Plisetskaya” 16.01–05.03 Vernissage — 15.01 Free Registration From January 16, the Russian House in Brussels hosts an international art exhibition from the Art Seasons series, with the leading themes “Christmas Fairy Tale in Europe” and “Russian Ballet.” In halls filled with light, creativity, and the anticipation of encounters, destinies, countries, and artistic traditions intertwine. The art exhibition of compatriots “Art Seasons” is a significant cultural event in which personal experience and national memory take on a visible form. It is a space of dialogue and recognition, where art becomes a witness of time and inner [...]
Dear friends, On January 24, 2026, the Russian House will host a Family Day! We invite children and adults to a cozy family event dedicated to the works of Mikhail Yuryevich Lermontov. During this evening, everyone is welcome to try themselves on stage and share their favorite poems or prose excerpts by the poet and writer. Children and adults of all levels of stage experience are invited to participate, including those who have long dreamed of performing but have never tried before. A wide variety of performance formats are welcome: recitation of poems and excerpts from prose; family mini-performances; vocal performances [...]
