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Discovering Russia

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 [...]

28 11, 2024

Jazzpianist Daniel Kramer presents a Сhristmas сoncert in Brussels

2024-12-17T13:09:22+01:00November 28th, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Free Registration On December 18, the Russian House in Brussels invites all jazz lovers to a unique musical evening. The stage will feature the world-renowned jazz pianist Daniil Kramer, a recognized maestro whose interpretations captivate audiences worldwide. A special highlight of the concert is the participation of the talented double bassist Daria Chernakova (Sokolova), a graduate of the Moscow Conservatory, whose virtuosity and original style have earned international acclaim. The program includes jazz masterpieces in original arrangements, classical works, and exclusive compositions by the performers. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this musical celebration! Daniel Kramer  [...]

1 11, 2024

“With Russian Roots: Vernissage of the Exhibition “Landscapes of Yasnaya Polyana in the World of Leo Tolstoy,” and Concert of Young Talents Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-06-20T16:12:55+02:00November 1st, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , |

On October 31 in Brussels, as part of the With Russian Roots project by the Russian House, an evening was dedicated to one of Russia’s most renowned families—the Tolstoy family. Attendees included members of various branches of the Tolstoy lineage living in Europe, including descendants of the writer himself: his great-grandson Dimitry Tolstoï , president of the Friends of Leo Tolstoy Society, and great-granddaughter Sonia Tolstoï, artist (France), as well as Marina Tolstoy, former president of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Russian Heritage in the European Union, and journalist Gregory Tolstoï (Belgium). According to Russian House director V. Bunina, [...]

31 10, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music

2024-10-31T15:00:08+01:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

The Gnessin Russian Academy of Music held a videoconference to inform applicants from Belgium and other European countries about the study programs  and the rules for admission to study. Since its foundation in 1895, the Gnessin Academy of Music has implemented a unique educational approach created by the Gnessin family, which has grown into a well-known set of traditions. The Academy draws heavily on these traditions while at the same time striving to be at the forefront of modern trends in education. The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music is the unique and dynamic organization that brings together all three levels of [...]

23 10, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music

2024-10-28T09:08:48+01:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , , , |

Apply On October 29,  at 15:00 CET (16:00 Moscow time), the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music will hold a videoconference to inform applicants from Belgium and other European countries about the study programs  and the rules for admission to study. Since its foundation in 1895, the Gnessin Academy of Music has implemented a unique educational approach created by the Gnessin family, which has grown into a well-known set of traditions. The Academy draws heavily on these traditions while at the same time striving to be at the forefront of modern trends in education. The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music is [...]

14 08, 2024

Geographer’s Day Online: The Northern Sea Route, Irbis and Everest

2024-08-14T13:35:11+02:00August 14th, 2024|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Geography is one of the oldest earth sciences. The French geographer and traveller Jacques Elisée Reclus observed that "history is geography in time, and geography is history in space". And one can only agree with him. The history of Russia is the history of great geographical discoveries, settlement and development of adjacent vast territories. Today, the role of geography as a scientific tool for the economic, social and spiritual development of the country is growing, and the profession of geographer is becoming one of the most sought-after. Geographers' Day is celebrated in Russia every [...]

20 06, 2024

Online Cinema Club “Discovering Russia”: “Baikal: The Plain Truth”

2024-08-06T09:44:10+02:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , |

The Russian Geographic Society presents: "Baikal: The Plain Truth" Director: Yana Rubanovskaya 2016 * 53 minutes English subtitles The filmmakers embarked on a grand expedition across Lake Baikal aboard a research vessel from the Limnological Institute. Their goal was to determine whether the situation is truly critical, to uncover the causes of the ecological disaster, and to find ways to help this great lake.

20 06, 2024

Online Cinema Club “Discovering Russia”: “Planet Tuva”

2024-08-06T09:55:43+02:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , |

The Russian Geographic Society presents: "Planet Tuva" Directors: Svetlana Rodina, Alexander Menshov 2019 * 58 minutes English subtitles The documentary film "Planet Tuva" tells the story of the most unknown, unique, and distinctive republic in Russia. The main characters are two representatives of different cultures from opposite ends of the world. They embark on a journey to find the symbolic entrance to Shambhala, visit nomadic reindeer herders, interact with nomadic shepherds, visit a local temple and an Old Believers' village in the taiga, and reflect on themes of East and West, Reason and Spirituality, past and future. [...]

18 06, 2024

Online Cinema Club “Discovering Russia”: “Arctic: Through the Looking Glass”

2024-08-06T10:08:51+02:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , , , |

The Russian Geographic Society presents: "Arctic: Through the Looking Glass" Director: Anton Sobolevsky 2017 * 52 minutes English subtitles The Russian Arctic. The Kola Peninsula. From here, it's just a couple of hours' flight to the North Pole. The White Sea, one of Russia's youngest seas and part of the Arctic Ocean, spreads its waters here. These dark waters are a realm of swift currents and low temperatures. It seems that no living organism could exist in such hostile conditions. However, in this "icy looking glass," intense dramas unfold.

18 06, 2024

Online Cinema Club “Discovering Russia”: “Antarctica: 200 Years of Discoveries”

2024-08-06T10:10:43+02:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , |

The Russian Geographic Society presents: "Antarctica: 200 Years of Discoveries" Director: Kristina Kozlova 2019 * 59 minutes English subtitles Antarctica is the most mysterious and least studied continent on the planet. It is the world's greatest desert and holds the largest reserve of fresh water on Earth. It is the coldest place on Earth, where the South Pole is located deep within. A land of paradoxes and enigmas. Unique natural conditions that cannot be found anywhere else.

3 06, 2024

Photo Exhibition “Peoples of Siberia: Between Past and Future”

2024-10-03T16:16:30+02:00June 3rd, 2024|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The Russian House in Brussels invites all photography enthusiasts to the grand opening of the unique photo exhibition "Peoples of Siberia: Between Past and Future," organized by the editorial team of the magazine "Irkutsk Photographic Review IFO-PHOTO" and the Irkutsk Regional Branch of the Russian Geographical Society. The photo exhibition is a unique project that includes works by talented photographers from all over Russia: from the Far East, Kamchatka, and Chukotka to the northern latitudes of the Polar Urals. The exhibition showcases a vibrant and diverse picture of the life of the peoples of Siberia, captured [...]

8 06, 2023

Photo exhibition “Cultural Heritage of Russia”

2024-08-06T10:17:40+02:00June 8th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , , , , |

Day of Slavonic Script and Culture To the Day of Russia Russian Geographical Society Visitors to the photo exhibition will see pictures of cultural heritage objects from various parts of Russia: the majestic Naryn-Kala citadel in the Republic of Daghestan, the Oreshek fortress in the Leningrad Region, the Shoaninsky ancient Christian temple towering in the mountains in the Karachayevo-Circassian Republic and other unique monuments of history and culture of the peoples of Russia. The exposition consists of works by participants in the annual photo contest of the Russian Geographical Society "The Most Beautiful Country", the largest Russian wildlife photography competition. The [...]

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