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 [...]
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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 [...]
On the eve of the New Year, the Russian House is opening an exhibition of children's art, organized by compatriots. The theme of the exhibition is: New Year's and Christmas fairy tales, both from Russian folklore and original works by authors. Submissions are accepted until 01.12.2025. Contact person: ok-sunny@inbox.ru Young artists aged 6 to 16, like little wizards, have brought their creative fantasies to life in drawings and crafts, vividly, cheerfully, and skillfully reflecting the magical atmosphere of the winter holidays. Animated scenes from New Year's and Christmas stories, familiar to everyone since childhood, will transport you to a world of [...]
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, [...]
31.12, 17:00 On December 31, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a New Year’s online concert by the Saint Petersburg Chapel Symphony Orchestra, which will be streamed on the website. New Year’s concerts of the Saint Petersburg Chapel Symphony Orchestra have long been a special event, creating a unique festive atmosphere. On December 31, the orchestra will be joined on stage by the Alexander Maslov Trio. You will hear jazz arrangements of classical works and film music: Fantasy on the theme of the chorus “Fly Away on the Wings of the Wind” by A. P. Borodin from the opera [...]
Dear friends! We present to you a short film from the series “Small Towns of Russia” produced by the Federation Council TV channel. “I Know You. Plyos” 2022 • 26 min In English The small and cozy town of Plyos is located in Russia, in the Ivanovo region on the high bank of the Volga and is deservedly considered one of the most picturesque places in Russia. People here live in harmony with nature, preserve traditions and see their future only here.
Dear friends! We present to you a short film from the series “Small Towns of Russia” produced by the Federation Council TV channel. “I Know You. Suzdal” 2022 • 25 min In English Suzdal lies northeast of Moscow and is part of the famous “Golden Ring” of ancient Russian cities. First mentioned in 1024, it has a population of just over nine thousand people. Suzdal is one of Russia’s oldest and most mysterious towns. More than sixty films have been shot here. Locals celebrate the Cucumber Festival, tell legends about hidden treasures, forge world-famous knives and axes, and sail along the [...]
Dear young lovers of Russian classical and contemporary literature! The International Young Readers Competition “Live Classics” invites you and your friends to take part! If you are 10–17 years old, live abroad, love reading books in Russian, and dream of performing on stage, then: Visit “Live Classics” Log in to your personal account if you already have one. If this is your first time participating, please register. Choose a literary work that you would like to perform on stage. Requirements for the chosen text: Prose only! This may be Russian classical literature or works by contemporary authors; If the work is [...]
We invite all learners of Russian to join our online conversational club for levels B1–B2. Topic of this meeting: “Museums and Paintings of the World.” Participants will have the opportunity to practice speaking, discuss famous museums and artworks from around the world, expand their vocabulary related to culture and painting, and develop communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The session will help participants confidently express their thoughts and enjoy discussing art. We look forward to seeing you in the club! Free Registration
On January 15, at the Russian House in Brussels, the folk music ensemble “Zolotoy Plyos” will present a traditional New Year’s concert filled with the live sound of folk instruments and the beauty of Russian song traditions. Free Registration The Old New Year entered our culture as a reminder of the time when the country lived according to a different calendar — the Julian calendar, or the “old style.” For centuries, it determined the cycle of holidays and rituals in Russia, while most European countries had long since switched to the Gregorian calendar. Thus arose an unusual calendar gap: when Europe [...]
“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 [...]
Free Registration We invite all learners of Russian to join our online conversational club for levels A1–A2. Topic of this meeting: “My Favorite Artists and Paintings.” Participants will have the opportunity to practice speaking, discuss their favorite artists and artworks, expand their vocabulary related to painting, and develop communication skills in a friendly and supportive environment. The session will help participants confidently express their thoughts and enjoy discussing art. We look forward to seeing you in the club!
We invite you to take part in a scientific and methodological webinar devoted to modern teaching materials for course-based instruction in Russian abroad. As part of the webinar, there will be an in-depth discussion of the teaching and learning complex “Poyekhali!” with its author, Stanislav Chernyshev. Participants will become acquainted with the concept of the course, its structure and methodological principles, and will also discuss practical experience of using the materials in classroom and online formats. A separate section of the webinar will be dedicated to the presentation of new publications by the Zlatoust Publishing House, aimed at teaching Russian as [...]
Free Registration Dear friends! We are pleased to present the program of the international annual festival “Short Film Days 2025.” The festival was first held in 2014 at the initiative of the Youth Center of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia. Part I “Stars in Short Films” 88 min. English subtitles 18+ https://rushouse.be/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2.png “Married for the Second Time” Director: Radda Novikova Cast: Yan Tsapnik, Ekaterina Zinger 2025 · 12 min. The heroine is a self-sufficient middle-aged woman — which today is considered the new youth. She lives in her own apartment with her adult son, who has a fiancée. The heroine [...]
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 [...]
Free Registration We invite learners of Russian as a foreign language to participate in the Phonetics Competition for levels A1–A2. The competition is aimed at developing and improving pronunciation skills, intonation, and the rhythm of Russian speech. Participants will have the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery of Russian phonetics, as well as gain valuable experience and motivation for further language learning.Registration for the competition is required. We look forward to seeing you at the competition!
Free Registration Dear friends, To mark the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Cinema Club of the Russian House in Brussels presents the film: “The Righteous” Director: Sergey Ursulyak Starring: Alexander Yatsenko, Sergey Makovetsky 2023 • 163 min English subtitles Red Army officer Nikolai Kiselev receives an order to lead more than two hundred Jews — elderly people, women, and children — out of the Nazi-occupied territories of Belarus and across the front line. These people, exhausted by hunger, having lost their loved ones and nearly driven mad by the horrors they witnessed, must walk hundreds of kilometers through forest trails in [...]
