Library

Name: International Educational Initiative “Literary Dictation”
Start: 2026-09-25T16:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T17:30:00+02:00
Location: Russian House in Brussels

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	0 events 1 0 events, 1	0 events 2 0 events, 2	0 events 3 0 events, 3	0 events 4 0 events, 4	1 event 5 1 event, 5 18:00 – 20:00 Family Club. Alexandra Long – The Poetry of Sound. A Musical and Poetry Evening 5 September \| 18:00–20:00 Family Club. Alexandra Long – The Poetry of Sound. A Musical and Poetry Evening Born in Brussels on 30 April 2014 to a Russian-Irish family, twelve-year-old pianist Alexandra Long has already established herself as one of the most promising young musical talents of her generation. In 2024, at the age of ten, she was admitted to the Royal Conservatory of Brussels to study with Professor Viktor Shestopal, becoming the youngest student ever admitted to this prestigious institution. Alexandra is a prizewinner of several international piano competitions, including EPTA Belgium, the Steinway Piano Competition, MozArte and Cantabile. She is also a regular participant in the renowned Belgian festival Musicorum, where she performs alongside outstanding young musicians [...] Free	0 events 6 0 events, 6
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0 events 14 0 events, 14	0 events 15 0 events, 15	0 events 16 0 events, 16	1 event 17 1 event, 17 11:30 – 13:00 Literary Salon: Poor Liza — A Landmark of Russian Sentimentalism Celebrating the 260th Anniversary of Nikolai Karamzin’s Birth 17 September \| 11:30–13:00 Literary Salon: Poor Liza — A Landmark of Russian Sentimentalism Celebrating the 260th Anniversary of Nikolai Karamzin’s Birth Dear friends, Happy new academic year! Our Literary Salon is opening its doors once again, and we are delighted to invite you to our first meeting of the season. This time, we will explore the world of Nikolai Mikhailovich Karamzin — one of the most influential Russian writers and historians, a key figure of late 18th- and early 19th-century sentimentalism, and one of the great reformers of the Russian literary language. What will we talk about? The Age and the Man Who was Karamzin? We will take a closer look at his life and work, the emergence of Russian sentimentalism, and [...] RSVP Now Free	0 events 18 0 events, 18	1 event 19 1 event, 19 14:00 – 16:00 Kids’ Club. The Apple in Russian Traditions: Wooden Toy Painting Workshop 19 September \| 14:00–16:00 Kids’ Club. The Apple in Russian Traditions: Wooden Toy Painting Workshop Яблоко часто встречается в русских народных сказках, песнях, обрядах и других произведениях фольклора. Образ этого плода настолько прочно вошёл в русскую культуру, что сегодня мы воспринимаем его как привычную и хорошо знакомую часть национальной традиции. Но за этим простым образом стоит целый пласт символических значений. Что же символизировало яблоко в русской традиции? Яблоко связывали с плодородием, здоровьем, любовью, красотой и семейным благополучием. Оно также было связано с брачным союзом и рождением здорового потомства. Плоды яблони, её ветви и цветы использовались в свадебных обрядах и имели особое символическое значение. https://rushouse.be/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bilibin-k-skazke-ivan-tcarevitch-i-gar-ptitca.jpg Illustration for the fairy tale "Tsarevich Ivan and the Firebird" by I. [...] RSVP Now Free	0 events 20 0 events, 20
0 events 21 0 events, 21	0 events 22 0 events, 22	0 events 23 0 events, 23	0 events 24 0 events, 24	1 event 25 1 event, 25 16:30 – 17:30 International Educational Initiative “Literary Dictation” 25 September \| 16:30–17:30 International Educational Initiative “Literary Dictation” Dear friends, We invite you to take part in the annual international educational initiative “Literary Dictation.” Traditionally held at the end of September, the initiative brings together reading enthusiasts who want to test their knowledge of the works of both classical and contemporary Russian literature. Participants will be challenged with 20 engaging multiple-choice questions. The official website of the initiative features a “Test Yourself” section with useful quizzes and games to help you prepare for the Dictation. Interesting articles about Russian authors and their works can be found in the “Knowledge Repository” section. All participants will receive certificates or diplomas. Language [...] RSVP Now Free	0 events 26 0 events, 26	0 events 27 0 events, 27
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