This Saturday, the capital of Belgium once again joined the large-scale international campaign “Total Dictation.”

For the second consecutive year after a long break, the main venue for everyone wishing to test their knowledge was the Russian House in Brussels. The dictation was read by Irina Panteleeva, just as last year.

A special atmosphere this year was created by the presence of young participants. While adults worried about difficult rules, the younger generation boldly accepted the challenge! The youngest participant was 11 years old, and another brave contestant was 13. The fact that these children decided to write a difficult text alongside adults inspires sincere admiration.

This is a clear example of how interest in the native language is passed down from generation to generation in families of compatriots living abroad.

On this day, people of different ages and professions gathered in the hall of the Russian House—those who value the purity and beauty of the Russian language.

“Total Dictation” in the very heart of Europe is not only about commas and spelling rules. It is a way to feel a living connection with culture, exchange opinions, and simply spend time usefully among like-minded people.

When an 11-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy sit at desks next to adults, you realize that the Russian language has a future in Belgium.

Congratulations to all participants! We now eagerly await the results and are proud of everyone who came to the Russian House.