Discovering Russia

8 09, 2026

Novgorod Region Invites Compatriots!

2026-09-08T11:03:45+02:00September 8th, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Russian House News|Tags: , |

On September 4, a video presentation of the state program of the Novgorod Region to assist the voluntary resettlement to the Russian Federation of compatriots living abroad was held at the Russian House in Brussels. As a reminder, Veliky Novgorod is one of Russia's oldest cities with a rich cultural heritage, while also keeping pace with the times. The Novgorod Region belongs to the Northwestern Federal District, is conveniently located between Moscow and Saint Petersburg, and possesses all the necessary infrastructure for living. The event was attended by representatives of the regional ministries of labor, family and social policy, education, [...]

2 06, 2026

Online Presentation: Resettlement Opportunities in the Kurgan Region

2026-06-02T10:37:39+02:00June 2nd, 2026|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

Free Registration We invite you to an online meeting dedicated to the presentation of the Kurgan Region's regional resettlement program. Over the past 16 years, more than 3,800 people from 13 countries have successfully relocated to the region. This webinar is designed for qualified specialists, entrepreneurs, and families who are considering moving to a region with a growing economy, vast territories, and a welcoming community. Key Topics to Be Covered: The "Russian Dream" Project: An overview of unique state support measures, social benefits, and adaptation assistance for new residents. Career & Economy: Current job openings for high-skilled workers and engineering [...]

14 05, 2026

Online Presentation of GITIS at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-05-14T10:33:31+02:00May 14th, 2026|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On May 6, 2026, an online presentation of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts — GITIS — took place at the Russian House in Brussels. The educational programmes, structure, history, and international activities of this renowned institution were presented. GITIS is one of the largest theatre schools in Russia and Europe, founded in 1878. The Institute preserves the traditions of the Russian theatre school and is the only higher educational institution in the country where students receive training in all specialisations required for theatre. In 2028, GITIS will celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Institute includes eight faculties — acting, directing, [...]

29 03, 2026

The exhibition ‘Russian Art, Ancient and Modern’, 1928

2026-04-09T10:23:27+02:00March 29th, 2026|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , |

This soirée of the Russian House Hustory Club invites you to the lecture Exhibition: Russian Art, Old and New, 1928 by Nadiejda Avducheva-Lecompte, PhD in Art History The founders of the Palace of Fine Arts made an unerring choice of participants for the opening celebrations of this unique cultural centre in the heart of Europe. The prestige of Russian art was so great that the participation of Russian creative forces in this programme was simply essential. This large-scale Russian cultural project, the centrepiece of which was the ‘Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art’, was a huge [...]

15 10, 2025

The regional resettlement program for compatriots to the Pskov Region

2025-10-15T14:15:15+02:00October 15th, 2025|Categories: Meet Russia, Our Compatriots|Tags: |

On September 30, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a presentation of the regional resettlement program for compatriots to the Pskov Region. Here is a brief summary of the discussion. The Pskov Region has been actively implementing the State Program for the Resettlement of Compatriots for 15 years and serves as a vivid example of the successful use of this mechanism. Since 2010, the region has welcomed more than 12,000 people from 25 countries around the world. From January to August 2025, 413 compatriots from 17 countries arrived in the Pskov Region. The experience of the Pskov Region demonstrates a [...]

11 09, 2025

Russian Education Explained: ROSBIOTECH

2025-09-23T11:28:21+02:00September 11th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , , |

ROSBIOTECH (the Russian University of Biotechnology ) invites you to an online meeting (in French)! Register for the E-meeting Founded in 1930, the Russian University of Biotechnology is a leader in training specialists in biotechnology (for the agri-food and agro-industrial processing industries), food and food safety, food quality management and ecology, food chemistry, mechanical engineering, IT and medicine. ROSBIOTECH is a major educational and scientific centre that provides multidisciplinary training for specialists in 123 fields of study within the following programmes: secondary vocational education, bachelor's degree, master's degree, postgraduate [...]

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.

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