Competition

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 [...]

7 10, 2025

Annual Author’s Christmas Ornament Contest “Create an Exhibit for the Hermitage”

2025-10-07T15:54:13+02:00October 7th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

2 09, 2025

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Career School in Yerevan

2025-09-02T12:16:35+02:00September 2nd, 2025|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Education in Russia, Our Compatriots|Tags: , |

How can you build a successful career and promote yourself as a specialist? What skills and tools are needed for professional growth? Participants of the 2025 Career School, which will take place from October 19 to 23 in Yerevan, will receive detailed answers to these and many other questions. Young compatriots born between 1995 and 2007 are invited to apply. Participation is completely free: organizers will cover travel, accommodation, and program expenses (except for visa processing). The program includes a rich cultural and educational agenda, expert-led sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities. To participate, you must: Read the Competition Guidelines: [...]

7 07, 2025

The First International Festival-Competition “Romansiada Benelux” Took Place in Brussels

2025-07-07T14:53:23+02:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On July 5, 2025, the second qualifying round of the International Festival-Competition of Russian Romance Performers "Romansiada Benelux" was held at the Russian House in Brussels. The competition day concluded with a festive Gala Concert featuring the winners, jury members, and special guests. More than 30 performers from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia took part in the event. The high professional level of the competition was ensured by an international jury composed of prominent cultural figures living in Europe: Victoria Pankratova (Netherlands), Olga Adamovich (United Kingdom), Valery Likhachyov (Denmark), Julietta Kocharova (Belgium), Igor Storozhenko (Germany). [...]

16 05, 2025

Gala Concert of the International Festival-Competition of Russian Romance Performers “Romansiada of the Benelux”

2025-07-02T17:13:00+02:00May 16th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

On July 5, the Russian House in Brussels invites all lovers of Russian romance to the Gala Concert of the International Festival-Competition "Romansiada of the Benelux". Free Registration That evening, the stage will host the best performers selected from over 30 participants from the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Only prizewinners of the festival will take part in the concert program. A special highlight of the evening will be performances by members of the jury — renowned masters of vocal and musical art: Viktoria Pankratova (lyric-dramatic soprano, Netherlands) — laureate [...]

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