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 [...]
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 [...]
Did you know that we have the largest Russian library in Benelux? 📚 Our collection features over 5,000 books, CDs/DVDs, and magazines. The catalog is regularly updated. Can’t find the book you need? Write to us, and we will definitely get back to you (except during school holidays!). ✨ The library is a vibrant hub for both children and adults. We regularly host children's events, concerts, screenings of contemporary Russian films, and creative workshops. ✍️ On September 25, 2026, at 16:30, we invite you to join the international educational initiative "Literary Dictation"! No need to worry: you won't have to write [...]
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 [...]
Dear friends, The Film Club of the Russian House in Brussels is pleased to present documentary films by the Russian Geographical Society (RGS). The Russian Geographical Society (RGS) is one of Russia's oldest public organizations, founded in 1845. Its main mission is to explore Russia, preserve its natural heritage, and promote geographical knowledge. Today, the RGS carries out large-scale scientific, educational, and expedition projects, supports research, contributes to environmental protection and the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, and produces documentary films introducing audiences to Russia's unique landscapes, diverse peoples, and outstanding explorers. “The Sibiryakov Expedition” 2017 * 52 min. English [...]
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 [...]
