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 [...]
For the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture To the Day of Russia Russian Geographical Society 21.05 – 19.06 Visitors to the photo exhibition of the Russian House will see pictures of cultural heritage objects from various parts of Russia: the majestic Naryn-Kala citadel in the Republic of Daghestan, the Oreshek fortress in the Leningrad Region, the Shoaninsky ancient Christian temple towering in the mountains in the Karachayevo-Circassian Republic and other unique monuments of history and culture of the peoples of Russia. The exposition consists of works by participants in the annual photo contest of the Russian Geographical Society "The Most [...]
Russian Geographical Society On the occasion of Russia Day Language: Russian / English 11.06–15.09 vernissage: 10.06 Free Registration From June 11, the Russian House in Brussels invites everyone to discover the best photographs as part of the exhibition “Multinational Russia,” which tells the story of a different reality hidden from the inhabitants of large cities. For several years, the Russian Geographical Society has been running the “The Most Beautiful Country” photo contest, collecting the best shots taken by both amateur and professional photographers. These photographs not only convey the beauty and diversity of Russia, but also reflect its history and national [...]
Russian Geographical Society On the occasion of Russia Day Language: Russian / English 11.06–15.09 vernissage: 10.06 Free Registration The Russian House in Brussels and the Russian Geographical Society present the photo exhibition “Peoples of Russia” — a unique collection of works from the “The Most Beautiful Country” project, dedicated to the cultural diversity of our country. The protagonists of the exhibition are residents of different regions of Russia — guardians of traditions, crafts, and national identity. Through the photographers’ lens, visitors will see sincere emotions, everyday life, celebrations, and rituals of the peoples inhabiting the vast territory of Russia — from [...]
Victory Museum Language: Russian/English The Russian House in Brussels, in cooperation with the Victory Museum, presents the electronic exhibition “The Second Front”, dedicated to the opening of the Second Front in Europe by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Nearly two hundred rare exhibits — including unique documents, photographs from Russian and foreign archives, and personal belongings of participants in those events — reconstruct the events of June 6, 1944, the day when British and American troops landed in Normandy. “D-Day,” or Operation Overlord, was one of the most famous and largest offensive operations of the Second World War. This exhibition [...]
Victory Museum Language: Russian / English The Russian House in Brussels and the Victory Museum, in cooperation with the Memorial complex "Brest Hero Fortress" and private collectors, present an exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. A variety of materials — photographs, letters, and documents — bear witness to the heroism of the participants in the border battles of 1941 along the entire front line, on land, at sea, and in the air. The exhibition highlights the feats not only of those who fought on the front lines, but also of those who brought victory [...]
On the occasion of the 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev and the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich Russian National Museum of Music Language: French 27.06-30.09 Opening: June 26, 19:00 The exhibition “Double Portrait Against the Backdrop of a Century”, dedicated to the 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev and the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich, is devoted to the outstanding 20th-century composers whose creative paths developed in parallel. Each, in his own way, reflected the musical and stylistic tendencies of the era; each, in his own way, went through the experiments of the “new music” of the 1920s and created an individual [...]
As part of the celebration of Family, Love, and Fidelity Day—the Day of Peter and Fevronia of Murom—starting on July 22, the Russian House in Brussels will host the exhibition of the winners of the International Photo Contest "Mother and Children in National Costumes." Organized by the RPO "International Union of Women," the exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the diversity of national costumes and cultures captured in touching and sincere photographs of mothers and their children. Do not miss the chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of family traditions and the cultural heritage of various peoples! The project [...]
Language: Russian/French 27.07-02.08 You will meet again with Vladislav Statkevich, who will talk about large-format still lifes and animalistic works by Frans Snyders, Abraham Brueghel, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, and Peter Boel. You will learn how and why such grandiose works were created and what they reveal about the Flemish “art of living.” Afterwards, guests will have an exclusive chance to “visit” the restoration laboratory of the State Hermitage Museum and hear first-hand how the preparation of these enormous paintings for the exhibition was carried out. Specialists in the restoration of easel painting will share the details. As last time, Mikhail Dedinkin, [...]
Language: Russian/French 03-09.08 Guests will have a unique opportunity to join a one-hour walk aimed at discovering the “traces” of the great Raphael Sanzio in European art. The Hermitage houses two paintings by the High Renaissance master — and the walk will begin precisely in the Raphael Room. Together with the research associates of the Department of Western European Fine Art, Zoya Kuptsova and Vasily Uspensky, participants of the Hermitage Evening will pass through the most beautiful halls of the New Hermitage, and the walk will conclude in the Raphael Loggias, built after the model of the famous Vatican gallery. Vasily [...]
Language: Russian/French 10-17.08 The halls of the General Staff Building host an exhibition dedicated to 19th-century Russian jewelry art. The Sazikovs, Khlebnikovs, Ovchinnikov and other masters of the Russian Empire revived ancient techniques, drew inspiration from pre-Petrine Rus’, and created works that became a source of national pride. From the second half of the 19th century, the chief jeweler of the Imperial Court was Carl Fabergé, whose name became synonymous with supreme craftsmanship and impeccable style, influencing not only Russian but also European jewelers. Language: French Language: Russian
17 - 23.08 The Russian House in Brussels invites audiences to a new online session of the "Evening Hermitage" series, dedicated to 20th-century art. This time, viewers will continue exploring the exhibition of the State Hermitage Museum at the General Staff Building and take a virtual walk through the second-floor galleries featuring a collection of 20th-century Italian sculpture. Language: Russian/French The collection is largely composed of works donated to the museum by the artists themselves. Solo exhibitions of outstanding Italian sculptors became an important reflection of the artistic movements of the 20th century and a response to the complex historical events [...]
24 – 30.08 Languages: Russian / French 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. Special guests of the meeting included the captain of the research vessels Alcyone and Calypso, Patrice Quesnel; organizer [...]
On the occasion of Knowledge Day Outdoor Exhibition Panels of the Russian House in Brussels 1–30 September Exterior Stands of the Russian House in Brussels Culture, in its broadest sense, encompasses everything of value created by society—a "second nature" shaped by human hands. Engaging in artistic creativity, regardless of the medium, is also a contribution to the development of culture. Culture is formed through the assimilation of shared values, traditions, and social norms, influencing both society as a whole and every individual. This is why spiritual culture is often regarded as a measure of our humanity. A nation's history is the [...]
