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 [...]
An author’s photo project by Yuri Molodkovets 1–04 November 2025 Vernissage: 01 October at 19:00 The Russian House in Brussels invites you to a unique photo exhibition by Yuri Molodkovets “Hermitage. Solitude”. For the first time in the history of photography, the project “Hermitage. Solitude” presents a night shooting of the museum, devoid not only of visitors but even of light. The protagonists of the project are not so much the Hermitage exhibits themselves as the special atmosphere surrounding them, which makes them even more enigmatic. After all, they are located in historical interiors and have witnessed many, sometimes dramatic, moments [...]
In 2025, the IX International Author’s Christmas Ornament Contest “Create an Exhibit for the Hermitage” will be held, organized by the State Hermitage Museum together with the Technopark “Aira” of Yuri Berestov. The contest continues the long-standing tradition of creating New Year and Christmas decorations by hand. Anyone over the age of three can participate. The main requirement is that the contest entries must be handmade and correspond to the declared theme. This year, three anniversaries of outstanding architects are celebrated, whose works are forever inscribed in the history of architecture and urban planning of St. Petersburg: the 325th anniversary of [...]
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 [...]
National Unity Day Lecturer: Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music. On November 7 at 19:00, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a lecture by Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, President of the Association of Music Museums and Collectors, member of the Presidential Council for Culture, and member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. Free Registration The lecture, titled “Russian Music: Pages of History”, will explore selected chapters from the history of Russian music, covering the period from the mid-19th century [...]
XII All-Russian Nature Festival 08.11 – 02.12.2025 Vernissage: 07.11 Free Registration From November 8 to December 2, 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 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 18 November 2025, at the Russian House in Brussels, we will continue our journey through the Flemish city of the 17th century together with experts from the Hermitage! Following the success of the previous tour of the exhibition “ARS VIVENDI. Frans Snyders and the Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century,” the Hermitage has prepared a special second part for the Belgian audience. Language: Russian/French Free Registration On 18 November 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 [...]
