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 [...]
Dear friends! On the anniversary of the outstanding Russian scientist Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov, we are pleased to present the documentary film “Mikhailo Lomonosov. Ten Novellas from the Life of a Genius” Director: Alexey Denisov Producer: Sergey Alekseev 2011 * 52 minutes https://rushouse.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/mikhail_lomonosov2-w986.jpg Mikhail Vasilyevich Lomonosov (1711–1765) was born more than three hundred years ago, yet his scientific and creative legacy remains relevant today. Geography, astronomy, art, literature, chemistry, history, and philosophy are just a few of the fields in which he made his mark. Lomonosov developed the atomic-molecular theory of matter, formulated the principle of conservation of matter, designed several optical [...]
Dear friends, On the occasion of the anniversary of the outstanding Russian scientist Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov, we present to your attention a documentary film by the Russian Geographical Society, which he headed for almost ten years. “Nikolai Vavilov: The Man Who Fed Humanity” Author/Director: Alexander Konyashov 2014 * 52 minutes https://rushouse.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/nikolai_vavilov_nywts.jpg Nikolai Ivanovich Vavilov (1887–1943) was an outstanding Russian and Soviet scientist, geneticist, botanist, and geographer who made an immense contribution to the development of world science. Vavilov became one of the founders of modern plant genetics and devoted his life to studying the diversity of cultivated plants and their origins. [...]
Chers compatriotes, si vous avez plus de 17 ans mais moins de 23 ans, nous vous invitons à participer au concours international « Ma famille dans l’histoire ». Les lauréats et finalistes recevront une participation au programme éducatif « École des historiens-archivistes » à Moscou, aux frais des organisateurs. Les candidatures sont acceptées sous forme de dissertation sur les thèmes suivants : 1. Avec des racines russes. Expérience de création d’un arbre généalogique L’auteur est invité à présenter son expérience dans l’élaboration de l’arbre généalogique familial, à parler de ses liens avec la Russie, de ses ancêtres dont il est fier, [...]
On the occasion of the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War The Victory Museum presents a new artistic project "Vernissage of the Victory Museum." The cycle opens with the exhibition "Dialogue of Generations," showcasing various aspects of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945: battle scenes, the hard labor of women, the suffering of prisoners of concentration camps, the tears of orphaned children, rare moments of joy, the siege routine, and the triumph of Victory, post-war life with sadness in the heart. Works on the subject of the Great Patriotic War appeared as early as 1941 and are still [...]
81st Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War The Russian Geographical Society presents the exhibition “Memory of Generations.” The photographs feature the faces of heroes and living witnesses of the Great Patriotic War, places of remembrance, and commemorative events that united people of all ages and nationalities. The exhibition includes works by participants of the Russian Geographical Society's photo contest “The Most Beautiful Country.” Since its inception in 2015, more than 700,000 photographs have been submitted, capturing natural landmarks, cultural heritage, and, of course, the people of the most beautiful country. We invite you on a journey through the [...]
81th Anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet People in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 The exhibition features over 40 photographs from the TASS Photochronicle archive, depicting various aspects of life in our country during the war years. It showcases the arduous work of soldiers on the front lines, rare moments of rest for fighters, the activities of the Great Patriotic War partisans, and the truly combative spirit with which the home front worked for Victory. Finally, it portrays the joy with which Victory Day itself was celebrated in our country. The exhibition presents works by renowned war photographers [...]
81st Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War The photo exhibition by the Russian Geographical Society, "Hero Cities through the Lens", is dedicated to the contemporary life of hero cities renowned for their heroic defense during the Great Patriotic War. The photographs show how the memory of the heroic deeds committed in these places is carefully preserved. The exhibition features works by participants of the Russian Geographical Society’s photo contest "The Most Beautiful Country". The images include memorials to heroes of the Great Patriotic War, architectural landmarks, cityscapes, and points of interest. Twenty photographs represent nine majestic cities whose defenders [...]
On April 28, the exhibition "Portraits of the Epoch" will open at the Russian House in Brussels. The project shows people who are about a hundred, a hundred or more years old. Living witnesses of history: WWII veterans, home front workers, children of the regiment, children of the war. The oldest participant of the project is 107 years old. In old age, people remember mostly the most vivid and significant events from their lives. They remember what was important, expensive, or painful. These centenarian people talk about war and peace, friendship, happiness, love, sing songs, read poetry, and give parting words [...]
Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War April 28, 19:00 Free Registration On the eve of the great Victory Day, People’s Artist of Russia Oleg Pogudin and his Romance Theatre present the musical and poetic performance “The spring is coming again to the world…”. This evening will be a heartfelt tribute to the memory of a generation whose youth fell upon the “fateful forties.” The program will feature poems and songs born in the harsh years of war — sincere, courageous, filled with the pain of loss and a bright hope. Piano part: Oleg Weinstein, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation. [...]
Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War 6+ On May 5, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a classical music concert titled “Music of Memory”, dedicated to the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Free Registration This evening is a tribute not only to the heroism of the people, but also to the spiritual resilience of individuals during times of immense hardship. During the Great Patriotic War, music never fell silent: it was heard in besieged cities, hospitals, on the front lines, and in evacuation. Works by great composers—Mozart, Chopin, Brahms—were performed in the most difficult moments, supporting [...]
Free Registration Dear friends, On the occasion of the 120th anniversary of the birth of Musa Jalil and Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, the film club of the Russian House in Brussels presents: "Black Forest" Director: Radik Kudoyarov Starring: Zulfat Zakirov 2024 * 150 minutes French subtitles 18+ The film is based on real events. Standartenführer Fleischmann faces an important task. To accomplish it, he needs a poet who is being held in a death cell in a Berlin prison. As the story unfolds, an unexpected connection emerges between the “house of death” in Berlin and postwar Nuremberg. The [...]
On May 13, on the occasion of the Day of Slavic Literature and Culture — a holiday celebrated annually on May 24 in honor of Saints Cyril and Methodius, creators of the Slavic alphabet — the Russian House in Brussels and the Gnessin Modern Choiral “Altro coro” present a special concert program entitled “Slavic Heritage.” This day symbolizes the richness and unity of Slavic spiritual tradition, and the connection between language, music, and cultural memory passed down through generations. Free Registration In this concert, tradition and modernity merge into a unified artistic space: folk intonation becomes the foundation for new musical [...]
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 [...]
Dear friends! The May meeting of our literary salon will be dedicated to the work of the outstanding Russian Soviet poet and translator Veronika Tushnova. Even if you think you are unfamiliar with her name, her lines have surely long lived in your memory. According to the results of a 2015 sociological survey, the poem “They Do Not Renounce Love” ranked 36th among the 100 most recognizable poetic lines in Russian and world literature. Tushnova’s creative journey was closely intertwined with the fate of her country. In 1941, following the recommendation of the poet Vera Inber, she entered the Maxim Gorky [...]
