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24 03, 2025

A Lecture and Culinary Workshop on Russian Cuisine Took Place at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-03-24T15:54:33+01:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

  On March 20, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an engaging gastronomic event that combined the lecture "Women's Secrets of Russian Cuisine" and the culinary master class "Spring Okroshka." The lecture was delivered by renowned gastrodiplomacy expert Leonid Vladimirovich Gelibterman. In his talk, he discussed the significant role of women in the culinary world, the historical challenges they faced, and their contributions to the creation of legendary dishes. Special attention was given to female chefs, restaurateurs, and the rich traditions of Russian cuisine. Following the lecture, guests took part in [...]

24 03, 2025

Virtual Hermitage Evening in Brussels: The Story of Nicholas II’s Family

2025-03-25T11:46:13+01:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On March 18, 2025, the second "Hermitage Evening" took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The theme of the event was "OTMA and Alexei. The Children of the Last Russian Emperor." Guests were able to take a virtual tour of the exhibition of the same name, which was held at the State Hermitage Museum in 2023. The Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia were born two years apart and were very close. In their letters, they signed using the initials of their names, which led to the creation of the acronym OTMA. Their younger [...]

24 03, 2025

Literary Blog: So That the Dawn is Always Quiet…

2025-03-24T12:09:09+01:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Russian language, Victory80|

On March 11 of this year, we gathered to honor the memory of the women who gave their lives for Victory. In those distant, difficult years, women not only ensured the rear but were also on the frontlines: nurses and doctors, radio operators and anti-aircraft gunners. They stood side by side with the men, bringing a little capriciousness and liveliness into the harsh reality. We examined the role of women in war using the example of Boris Vasilyev's novel And the Dawn Is Quiet.... This is what Boris Vasilyev’s novel And the Dawn Is Quiet... is about – the women [...]

18 03, 2025

Screening of the film “The Fate of a Man” at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-03-18T16:29:23+01:00March 18th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History & Memory, Library, Russian House News|

The Russian House in Brussels hosted a screening of the legendary film The Fate of a Man, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. This masterpiece of Soviet cinema, created by Sergei Bondarchuk based on a story by Mikhail Sholokhov, once again reminded the audience of the tragedy of war and the indomitable strength of the human spirit. The story of Andrei Sokolov, who survived captivity, the loss of his family, and all the horrors of war while preserving his compassion and faith in life, deeply moved those present. The film evoked a storm of emotions, and its [...]

14 03, 2025

Spring Charm Evening in Brussels: Music, Painting, and Inspiration

2025-03-14T16:26:36+01:00March 14th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On March 6, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the festive evening "Spring Charm," dedicated to International Women's Day. Guests of the event enjoyed masterpieces of classical music and paintings as part of the finissage of the exhibition "Art Kaleidoscope. Dedicated to the 260th Anniversary of the Hermitage." The first part of the evening was devoted to a classical music concert. Laureates of international competitions—pianist Jannat Huseynzoda, flutist Mark Yakovlev, and violinist Valentin Shterin—performed works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Maurice Ravel, and other outstanding composers, delivering vivid [...]

14 03, 2025

“Sounds of Maslenitsa” at the Russian House in Brussels: Music, Traditions, and Pleasant Surprises

2025-03-14T20:03:32+01:00March 14th, 2025|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

"Sounds of Maslenitsa" at the Russian House in Brussels: Music, Traditions, and Pleasant Surprises On February 27, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a bright and memorable concert, "Sounds of Maslenitsa," dedicated to one of the most beloved Slavic holidays. Guests of the event not only enjoyed live music but also had the chance to connect with ancient traditions and experience the joyful atmosphere of a true celebration filled with warmth, delicious treats, and delightful surprises. A Musical Journey Through the Centuries: The concert program featured a combination of classical, Russian, and Belarusian folk music. A unique ensemble of cimbalom [...]

14 03, 2025

The International Historical Contest “Our Victory, Our Heritage”

2025-03-14T13:27:27+01:00March 14th, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, History & Memory, Kids Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80|

We invite you to participate in the International Historical Contest "Our Victory, Our Heritage," dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.Applications for the contest can be submitted by compatriots aged 14 to 17 who speak Russian and live outside the Russian Federation.The contest will be held from March 10 to April 16.The winners will take part in a cultural and educational program in Moscow and Pskov from June 22 to 29.The organizers will cover the main expenses for participation, including airfare and accommodation for the winners. How to participate? Read the Contest Regulations (https://golnk.ru/4RYRg) Register [...]

13 03, 2025

Literary Evening: “Concert for the Front”

2025-03-13T12:06:46+01:00March 13th, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News, Victory80|

As part of the events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory, we held a literary evening honoring the masters of the stage who contributed to the victory by boosting the morale of the soldiers. The artists not only performed in the rear but also went to the front lines, sometimes interrupting their concerts to take cover during bombings. In November 1942, a film concert was recorded, intended for the army soldiers. It featured top artists like I. Kozlovsky, L. Ruslanova, K. Shulzhenko, and L. Utyosov. The concert numbers were accompanied by comments from the film projectionist, a role [...]

10 03, 2025

The First Evening of the Virtual Tour Series “Hermitage Evenings” Took Place in Brussels

2025-03-10T15:26:13+01:00March 10th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On March 4, 2025, a remarkable event in Brussels' cultural life took place—the first meeting of the new project "Hermitage Evenings," organized by the State Hermitage Museum in collaboration with the Russian House in Brussels. This unique project allows audiences worldwide to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of one of the largest museums on the planet without leaving their homes. The theme of the first evening, "The Imperial Hermitage," gave participants the opportunity to explore the history of the museum and its majestic interiors. Virtual visitors followed the route once taken by foreign diplomats in the 18th and 19th centuries, [...]

4 03, 2025

“Tehran-43” was screened at the Russian House in Brussels for the 80th anniversary of Victory

2025-03-18T11:43:29+01:00March 4th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

A screening of the legendary film “Tehran-43” took place at the Russian House in Brussels as part of a series of film showings dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory. The film, which tells the story of the events surrounding the prevention of an assassination attempt on the Allied leaders in 1943, sparked great interest among viewers and became a topic for discussion on the role of intelligence and diplomacy during World War II. After the screening, a lively discussion followed. Participants noted the film’s unique atmosphere, the brilliant performances of Alain Delon, Natalya Belokhvostikova, and Igor Kostolevsky, as well [...]

3 03, 2025

Children’s Club: A New Life for an Old Bicycle

2025-03-03T12:31:44+01:00March 3rd, 2025|Categories: Kids Club, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News|

For the second year in a row, our local craftsman Stepan Knyazev has been sharing his skills with the kids in February. In today's world, where everything can be found on store shelves, a generation of consumers is growing up. In the past, children used to make rattles from goose feathers, attach them to bicycles, and joyfully race around the yard. Nowadays, there’s no end to the variety of rattles, whistles, and other accessories sold in stores. While younger children still use their fingers to shape clay or build Lego models, the older they get, the more their fingers "stick" [...]

27 02, 2025

Museum of the World Ocean Held a Lecture on the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery

2025-02-27T12:44:57+01:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

For the Day of Russian Science On the 205th Anniversary of Antarctica’s Discovery On February 18, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a virtual lecture titled "In Search of Antarctica: 200 Years Later", organized by the World Ocean Museum. The event was dedicated to the 205th anniversary of Antarctica’s discovery and the history of the famous expedition led by Fabian Bellingshausen and Mikhail Lazarev. In his opening remarks, Alexey Mikhailovich Budanov, Deputy Director General of the World Ocean Museum, emphasized the importance of the museum's cooperation with international platforms and highlighted its contributions to scientific research aimed at studying the [...]

25 02, 2025

Andrei Makin presented his new novel in Brussels

2025-02-26T10:23:54+01:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Library, Meet Russia, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , , , |

ANDREÏ MAKINE, a member of the French Academy and a famous writer of Russian origin, presented his new novel Prisonnier du rêve écarlate in Russian House Brussels-Europe At the meeting with the famous writer, various questions were discussed - from the literary tradition in which the novel was created, and its links with Russian and French culture, to the historical background of the events described in the book. The book published in 2025 by Les Editions Grasset, traces half a century of history between the Soviet Union and France through the intense life story of Lucien Baer, a [...]

25 02, 2025

Festive Maslenitsa: Workshop on Making Crafts from Scraps

2025-02-25T13:10:44+01:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Library, literary blog, Literary Blogs, Russian House News|

Thursday evening was special. Instead of the usual influx of readers eager to find interesting books, the library welcomed a completely different group of people with completely different goals. These were those who, with love and patience, were preparing to create, turning fabric scraps into true works of art. Some of them didn’t have the usual bags with books but large bundles with fabrics, threads, needles, and sometimes even half-finished items they intended to perfect. On this evening, there was no room for the usual book discussions. The atmosphere in the hallway was filled with creativity. It so happened [...]

20 02, 2025

Online Education Without Borders: Access Courses on One Platform

2025-02-20T11:23:45+01:00February 20th, 2025|Categories: Diploma in Russian, Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian language, Science|

In today’s world, online learning has become an essential part of education and professional development. However, with numerous scattered platforms, finding the right course can be challenging. To address this issue, Russia has launched the "Modern Digital Educational Environment" project, providing unified access to online courses from various educational institutions. What Does the Platform Offer? Unified access to a wide range of courses across different fields Ratings and evaluations from experts and users Convenient search by topics and competencies Digital portfolio to track educational achievements How Does It Work? The system uses single authentication, allowing users to access educational platforms [...]

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