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 [...]
To the International Day of the Russian Language and the Day of Russia 01.06-31.08 External stands of the Russian House in Brussels - Europe The Russian House in Brussels presents twenty-four works of the finalists of the VII photo contest of the Russian Geographical Society "The Most Beautiful Country" at the exhibition of the same name. The Russian Geographical Society annually holds a large-scale competition "The Most Beautiful Country", in which only original and unusual photographs dedicated to the beauty of Russia are selected. The subjects of the works are very diverse: views of Russian cities, photos of rare animals, sea [...]
Anna Volkova Russian-Dutch multimedia artist working with porcelain, glass, and mosaic. 11 June – 16 July Artist-Led Presentation of the Exhibition “June Bloom” 10 June, 7:00 PM Free Registration Anna Volkova’s art is a tribute to the Old Masters and to the lengthy process of creating a perfect form. Her works combine artistic virtuosity, profound knowledge of materials, and sophisticated engineering solutions. For many years, the artist has explored the possibilities of porcelain, developing her own formulas and techniques. Each flower is handcrafted from her proprietary porcelain body and fired at high temperatures. The unglazed matte surface preserves the impression of [...]
On June 10, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to the concert “Dialogue Between the Balalaika and the Piano: From Paganini to Stravinsky”, dedicated to Russia Day. 6+ Free Registration Russia Day is one of the country’s principal national holidays, bringing people together around Russia’s centuries-old history, cultural heritage, and rich traditions. This day symbolizes respect for national culture, the diversity of the peoples of Russia, and the continuity of generations. Music, combining folk intonations with the achievements of the world classical tradition, conveys the spirit of this celebration with particular vividness. This evening, the stage will welcome brothers Mikhail [...]
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 [...]
Free Registration We invite you to an online meeting dedicated to the presentation of the Kurgan Region's regional resettlement program. Over the past 16 years, more than 3,800 people from 13 countries have successfully relocated to the region. This webinar is designed for qualified specialists, entrepreneurs, and families who are considering moving to a region with a growing economy, vast territories, and a welcoming community. Key Topics to Be Covered: The "Russian Dream" Project: An overview of unique state support measures, social benefits, and adaptation assistance for new residents. Career & Economy: Current job openings for high-skilled workers and engineering professionals [...]
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 Sergei Shchukin’s birthday Language: Russian / French On June 23, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a new event of the “Evening Hermitage” series— an online journey into the world of French art dedicated to Sergei Shchukin and the work of Henri Matisse. Free Registration Located on the 4th floor of the General Staff Building of the Hermitage Museum is the renowned exhibition of French painting from the mid-19th to the early 20th century, part of the gallery dedicated to the memory of collectors Sergei Shchukin and the Morozov brothers. Thanks to their remarkable taste [...]
On June 26, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a lecture titled “Three Faces of the Russian Avant-Garde: Prokofiev, Shostakovich, Kandinsky.” The speaker will be Mikhail Bryzgalov – General Director of the National Museum of Music of Russia, Honored Art Worker of the Russian Federation, President of the Association of Music Museums and Collectors, member of the Council for Culture under the President of the Russian Federation, and member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. Free Registration The Russian avant-garde had a powerful influence on 20th-century world art. Originating in the pre-revolutionary period, this movement survived the [...]
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 [...]
Day of Family, Love and Fidelity On 4 July at 6:00 p.m., the Russian House in Brussels invites you to the Medal Award Ceremony “For Love and Fidelity”, dedicated to the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity — a celebration that reminds us of the most important values in life: love, devotion, mutual respect, and family happiness. Free Registration The central event of the evening will be the presentation of the public award “For Love and Fidelity”, established in 2008 by the Organizing Committee of the Day of Family, Love and Fidelity in the Russian Federation on the initiative of Svetlana [...]
