History & Memory
Historical heritage is one of the most important focuses of the activities of the Russian House in Belgium. We organize events where you can learn about Russian history and famous russian families.
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Commemorative ceremony
for Russian and Soviet soldiers and officers at Robermont Cemetery (Liege)
General Vladimir Mikhailovich Bezobrazov
An evening dedicated to General Vladimir Mikhailovich Bezobrazov, Commander of the Guards Knights and the Guards Army, and his family.
Piotr Cheremeteff
An evening with Count Pyotr Petrovich Cheremeteff, a French statesman and Russian public figure, a member of one of the most famous families of the Russian aristocracy.
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