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14 04, 2026

In Brussels, Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight were celebrated.

2026-04-14T16:03:51+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On April 10, a ceremonial evening dedicated to Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight took place in Brussels. The event was organized by the Embassy of Russia in Belgium and the Russian House in Brussels with the participation of diplomatic missions from CIS countries. The evening brought together a wide range of guests, including heads and staff of diplomatic missions from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, South Africa, representatives of the Belgian public, as well as Russian compatriots. [...]

14 04, 2026

Educational Program “Pushkin’s Saint Petersburg” — 2026

2026-04-14T15:00:08+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Education in Russia, Meet Russia|Tags: |

The Committee for External Relations of Saint Petersburg is pleased to announce the annual educational program "Pushkin's Saint Petersburg," scheduled to take place from May 24 to May 30, 2026. The program explores the life and literary heritage of Alexander Pushkin through lectures, seminars with leading experts, and guided tours of historical sites associated with the poet. Target Audience: Principals and teachers of Russian language and literature. Students (grades 8–10) from schools named after A.S. Pushkin. Financial Terms: Covered by the organizers: Hotel accommodation, meals, local transportation within Saint Petersburg, and the cultural program. Covered by participants: Travel expenses to [...]

14 04, 2026

Family Club: Popykhi – who or what is it?

2026-04-14T14:43:40+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Russian language|

An engaging quiz dedicated to the traditions of the peoples of Russia took place at the Russian House. The event was held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, bringing together participants of different ages and interests. Four teams of five people took part in the game. The first team was formed by the Parents’ Committee of the Russian House. For those who may not know: many guests have repeatedly attended events organized in the spirit of amateur artistic performance, where children and parents perform together — singing, dancing, and taking part in theatrical productions. It was from such active, creative, [...]

14 04, 2026

“Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928”

2026-04-14T12:13:05+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On April 9, a lecture by Candidate of Art History Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Avdyusheva-Lekomt “Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928” took place at the Russian House in Brussels. Opened on May 4, 1928, in the presence of King Albert and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte, the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels, now known as BOZAR, is considered the first multifunctional cultural center in Europe. Built after the Great War by outstanding figures of its time, it became a symbol of peace, prosperity, and Belgium’s cultural prestige in Europe. For the opening of the [...]

14 04, 2026

Learning Russian Through Culture: An Easter Workshop Experience

2026-04-14T10:45:19+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Study Russian|

Russian language courses at the Russian House in Brussels place special emphasis not only on learning the language but also on discovering Russian culture. Throughout the year, various events are organized to help participants better understand Russian traditions and cultural особенностей. One such event in April was an Easter workshop. The event attracted great interest, especially among beginner-level (A1) students. Despite this, the entire session was conducted in Russian: the course instructors successfully adapted the material so that even beginners could understand it. During the workshop, participants learned about Easter traditions in Russia, discussed cultural features and the symbolism of [...]

9 04, 2026

Family Club Blog: Space Workshop

2026-04-13T14:54:08+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a space-themed workshop took place within the walls of our Russian House. The event was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Without a doubt, everyone knows that the first human in space was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. The workshop was led by the well-known and beloved artist Anna Burkovskaya. She began by telling the children who Yuri Gagarin was, and her story captivated not only the young participants but also their parents. Here is what she told them. Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in the village of Klushino. [...]

9 04, 2026

Literary Blog: About the Master and His Margarita. Through the Pages of M. Bulgakov’s Novel

2026-04-09T15:01:47+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Victory80|

On March 26 of this year, a literary salon dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the publication of Mikhail Bulgakov’s famous novel The Master and Margarita took place. It is impossible to discuss the novel without mentioning the author’s life and creative journey. Although all participants were well prepared for the event, the “main lecturer” was Natalia. Her article is presented below. On the 60th anniversary of the publication of Mikhail Bulgakov’s novel The Master and Margarita The novel was first published twenty-six years after the author’s death in the magazine Moskva, issue No. 11 (1966), where the first [...]

7 04, 2026

Cinema + Family : “So, it turns out the tinderbox is a most curious thing — I can have anything I wish!”

2026-04-07T17:39:16+02:00April 7th, 2026|Categories: Cinema Club, Kids Club, Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News|

At the end of March, adults and children once again gathered together — continuing a wonderful tradition — for a family screening of the fantasy film “The tinderbox.” “The tinderbox” is a vibrant Russian fantasy film directed by Alexander Voytinsky, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale, yet telling a completely new and captivating story. Viewers embarked on a magical adventure with the young hero Ivan, who helps Princess Dasha lift a mysterious curse placed upon her mother. To ensure everyone could fully enjoy the experience, English subtitles were provided for guests who do not speak Russian. The hall [...]

27 03, 2026

Maestro Andrey Shevchuk on the geniuses of an era: Prokofiev and Shostakovich

2026-03-27T15:43:25+01:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

A musical talk from the series “Musical Conversations with Andrey Shevchuk”, titled “Between Tradition and Modernism: Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich”, took place at the Russian House, marking the 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev and the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich. The evening was dedicated to two titans of 20th-century Russian and Soviet music, whose творчество became a symbol of their era. Maestro Andrey Shevchuk — a symphonic conductor and choirmaster with more than twenty years of international experience — guided the audience through a fascinating world of music where tradition and innovation intertwine. During the lecture, the audience discovered [...]

26 03, 2026

Webinar “TORFL: Approaches to Successful Exam Preparation” Held at the Russian House

2026-03-26T13:21:30+01:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Teach Russian|

On March 18, a scientific and methodological webinar dedicated to preparing international students for the Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) took place on the online platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event was organized in cooperation with the Zlatoust publishing house. The webinar brought together teachers of Russian as a foreign language, methodologists, and education professionals interested in improving the effectiveness of exam preparation. Participants explored modern teaching approaches, reviewed up-to-date learning materials, and received practical recommendations for preparing students at different TORFL levels. The speakers included leading experts in the field. Irina Savelyeva, co-author [...]

23 03, 2026

Everything Begins with Love!

2026-03-23T12:17:29+01:00March 23rd, 2026|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Meet Russia, Russian House News|

Dear friends, not long ago, a community talent concert dedicated to March 8th took place on the stage of the Russian House. This format, well-known to the Soviet generation, drew a full house. Poets, singers, and musicians performed their own works before the audience. The concert was opened by sisters Lilit and Ani Melkonyan. The piece "Providence" for piano and guitar, composed by Lilit, was performed on stage. Lilit has been composing music since the age of 7 and has already become a favorite among visitors to the Russian House. Afterwards, Lilit read her poem dedicated to the memory of [...]

20 03, 2026

Screenings Held at the Russian House in Brussels as Part of the “Short Film Days” Festival

2026-03-20T09:38:19+01:00March 20th, 2026|Categories: Cinema Club|

Traditional film screenings were held at the Russian House in Brussels as part of the international annual festival “Short Film Days.” The event was first launched in 2014 at the initiative of the Youth Center of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia. A key feature of the festival is its “Echo” program — non-commercial screenings of Russian short films at more than 700 venues across 80 regions of Russia and 25 countries worldwide. Each year, the screenings attract over 150,000 viewers. The audience warmly welcomed the selected programs, noting the diversity of genres and themes as well as the high [...]

13 03, 2026

Evening Hermitage: “Another Fabergé: The Legacy of the Great Jeweler in the Hermitage”

2026-03-13T16:09:21+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On March 10, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a meeting as part of the cultural project “Hermitage Evenings.” Guests continued their acquaintance with the collections of the State Hermitage Museum presented in the halls of the General Staff Building — the historic complex that once housed the imperial ministries. Special attention during the meeting was devoted to the exhibition of Russian jewelry art of the 19th century. During this period, masters of the Russian Empire — the Sazikovs, Khlebnikovs, Ovchinnikov and others — turned to ancient techniques and the traditions of pre-Petrine Russia. Reviving forgotten methods and artistic forms, [...]

13 03, 2026

Lecture “Women in Tchaikovsky’s Life” Held at the Russian House in Brussels to Mark International Women’s Day

2026-03-13T11:28:51+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On March 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a lecture titled "Women in Tchaikovsky's Life," dedicated to the fate and inner circle of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The meeting took place in an atmosphere inspired by International Women's Day and was part of the European tour of the international cultural and educational project "Tchaikovsky — Music Without Visas." The lecture was presented by Denis von Meck, a descendant of the famous Russian families Tchaikovsky and von Meck, who has dedicated his career to preserving and promoting their historical and cultural heritage. His presentation drew significant interest [...]

13 03, 2026

International Historical Competition “First in Space”

2026-03-13T10:24:20+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Science|Tags: , , |

Compatriots aged 14–17 from countries abroad are invited to participate. To participate, prepare a video presentation on one of the topics and send it to mmds.helpdesk@gmail.com by March 15. Topics: The impact of Yuri Gagarin’s flight on global science and society The first human spaceflight: chronology of the historic event The role of Sergei Korolev in Yuri Gagarin’s flight Gagarin as a symbol of space diplomacy Russia’s achievements in space Space stations of the USSR and Russia The contribution of the peoples of the USSR to the first human spaceflight The reflection of Gagarin’s flight in art, architecture and literature [...]

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