Excursion

13 03, 2026

Evening Hermitage Online: Easter Meeting “The Church of St. Alexander Nevsky in the General Staff Building”

2026-03-13T18:36:37+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , , |

On April 14, 2026, during Easter Week, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to the next event in the Hermitage Evenings series. We will continue exploring the Hermitage exhibitions in the General Staff Building on Palace Square and visit a unique space — the Church of the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky. Language: Russian/French Free Registration In 1827, after the completion of the building that housed two ministries on Palace Square, Emperor Nicholas I decided to establish a house church dedicated to the Holy Blessed Prince Alexander Nevsky for the Ministry of [...]

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, [...]

3 03, 2026

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

2026-03-03T16:19:47+01:00March 3rd, 2026|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , |

On March 10, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a meeting within the framework of the “Hermitage Evenings” project. Guests will continue their exploration of the collection of the State Hermitage Museum, presented in the General Staff Building — the former complex of imperial ministries. Event languages: Russian / French. Free Registration The halls of the General Staff Building host an exhibition dedicated to 19th-century Russian jewelry art. The Sazikovs, Khlebnikovs, Ovchinnikov and other masters of the Russian Empire revived ancient techniques, drew inspiration from pre-Petrine Rus’, and created works that [...]

12 02, 2026

Diplomat’s Day in Brussels Celebrated Together with the State Hermitage Museum

2026-02-12T15:43:15+01:00February 12th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , , , |

On February 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening entitled “The Art of Diplomacy” on the occasion of Diplomat’s Day.The event, organized with the participation of the Embassy of Russia in Belgium, combined historical, cultural, and musical elements as important components of diplomatic dialogue. The Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, Denis Gonchar, delivered a welcoming address to the guests — heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Belgian society, and compatriots. He emphasized the importance of cultural interaction in strengthening international mutual understanding and developing ties between states and peoples. [...]

20 01, 2026

Evening at the Hermitage ONLINE: Ambitions under the Imperial Monogram. Russian Porcelain of Catherine the Great

2026-01-20T10:04:21+01:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

29.01 18:00 Language: Russian/French Free Registration On January 29, 2026, the first Hermitage Evening of the new year will take place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event will focus on the famous porcelain services from the era of Catherine the Great. It was she who bestowed the porcelain manufactory in St. Petersburg with the high title of “Imperial” and designated her own monogram “E II” as the factory’s official mark. The Russian ruler is honored through the highest monograms and portraits placed on the porcelain, as well [...]

23 12, 2025

The Hermitage Online Evening “Raphael’s Line in the Hermitage” Took Place in Brussels

2025-12-23T19:56:30+01:00December 23rd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On December 23, the final Hermitage Evening of the year — the online event “Raphael’s Line in the Hermitage” — was held on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Participants joined a one-hour virtual tour of the State Hermitage Museum, dedicated to tracing the “footprints” of the great High Renaissance master Raphael Santi in European art. The tour began in the Raphael Room, which houses two paintings by the artist, and continued through some of the most beautiful halls of the New Hermitage. The tour was led by Zoya Kuptsova and Vasily Uspensky, research fellows of the [...]

2 12, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE: The Raphael Line at the Hermitage

2025-12-02T12:03:28+01:00December 2nd, 2025|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

On December 23, the final Hermitage Evening of the year, “The Raphael Line at the Hermitage,” will take place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Language: Russian/French Free Registration Guests will have a unique opportunity to join a one-hour walk aimed at discovering the “traces” of the great Raphael Sanzio in European art. The Hermitage houses two paintings by the High Renaissance master — and the walk will begin precisely in the Raphael Room. Together with the research associates of the Department of Western European Fine Art, Zoya Kuptsova [...]

19 11, 2025

The second part of the Hermitage’s exhibition project “Ars Vivendi” was presented in Brussels: Frans Snyders and the Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century

2025-11-19T10:47:18+01:00November 19th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On November 18, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the continuation of a series of virtual meetings dedicated to the exhibition “ARS VIVENDI. Frans Snyders and the Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century.” Following the success of the first online tour, the State Hermitage prepared the second part of this fascinating journey into the world of 17th-century Flemish art for the Belgian audience. The program was held in Russian and French. Guests once again met with Vladislav Statkevich, who presented large-format still lifes and animalistic masterpieces by Frans Snyders, Abraham Breughel, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, and Pieter Boel. Participants [...]

10 11, 2025

Unity Day Celebrated at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-11-10T14:46:58+01:00November 10th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , , , |

On 7 November 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening dedicated to Unity Day. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, cultural figures and journalists, compatriots, and friends of Russia. The evening was opened by Denis Gonchar, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Belgium, who emphasized the significance of the holiday and the role of culture in uniting peoples. “This commemorative date, established in honor of what may seem distant events of 1612, carries an extremely important and highly relevant meaning,” the Ambassador noted. “Today, our country, part [...]

27 10, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage Museum: ARS VIVENDI. Frans Snyders and the Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century. Part Two

2025-10-27T10:27:07+01:00October 27th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On 18 November 2025, at the Russian House in Brussels, we will continue our journey through the Flemish city of the 17th century together with experts from the Hermitage! Following the success of the previous tour of the exhibition “ARS VIVENDI. Frans Snyders and the Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century,” the Hermitage has prepared a special second part for the Belgian audience. Language: Russian/French Free Registration On 18 November you will meet again with Vladislav Statkevich, who will talk about large-format still lifes and animalistic works by Frans Snyders, Abraham Brueghel, [...]

23 10, 2025

The Hermitage Presented the Exhibition “Ars Vivendi” in Brussels

2025-10-23T09:45:06+02:00October 23rd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On October 21, another Hermitage Evening took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. This time, the meeting was devoted to a theme closely connected with Belgium’s art, culture, and historical heritage — the Flemish still life of the 17th century. The exhibition “Ars Vivendi” was held in 2024 in the largest hall of the Winter Palace — the Nicholas Hall. This large-scale project brought together more than 70 paintings by Flemish masters of still life and animal painting from the flourishing Baroque period of Flanders, as well as pieces of decorative and applied art. The [...]

8 10, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage Museum: ARS VIVENDI. Frans Snyders and Flemish Still Life of the 17th Century

2025-10-08T13:34:20+02:00October 8th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On October 21, 2025, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels will host another Hermitage Evening Online. This time, the event will be dedicated to a theme closely connected with the art, culture, and historical heritage of Belgium — the Flemish still life of the 17th century. Languages: Russian / French Free Registration The exhibition “Ars Vivendi” was held in 2024 in the largest hall of the Winter Palace — the Nicholas Hall. This large-scale project brought together more than 70 paintings by Flemish masters of still life and animal painting [...]

16 09, 2025

Lecture “The Hermitage and the Viewer: A Contemporary Look at the Traditional Museum”

2025-09-23T12:22:49+02:00September 16th, 2025|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |

«Treasures and Secrets of the Winter Palace» The State Hermitage Museum On October 1, the Russian House in Brussels invites guests to the lecture “The Hermitage and the Viewer: A Contemporary Look at the Traditional Museum” and to the opening of the exhibition “Hermitage. Solitude.” Language: Russian/French Free Registration The State Hermitage is a true treasure house of world art and culture, an encyclopedic museum that presents works ranging from antiquity to contemporary art. Yet the Hermitage is not only the guardian of unique collections, but also the keeper of many secrets. The [...]

10 09, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage: A new season of virtual meetings opened in Brussels

2025-09-10T12:16:01+02:00September 10th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On September 9, 2025, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels hosted a vibrant cultural event — the opening of a new season of the project “Hermitage Evenings”, prepared by the State Hermitage Museum. Viewers took part in a fascinating online journey through the “Greater Hermitage” — both the famous building and the broader cultural space that unites historical and contemporary sites of the museum across St. Petersburg. The tour was led by Mikhail Borisovich Piotrovsky, Director of the State Hermitage, who spoke about the museum’s development, its unique collections, and the changes it has undergone in recent [...]

2 07, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE. The State Hermitage Museum: “Wedding Ceremonies in Russia”

2025-07-02T11:48:38+02:00July 2nd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On July 1, 2025, a virtual meeting took place on the online platform of the Russian House in Brussels as part of the “Hermitage Evenings” project. The theme of the event — “Wedding Ceremonies in Russia” — was dedicated to the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity, celebrated by the Russian Orthodox Church. This joint project of the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian House in Brussels brought together Russian- and French-speaking audiences interested in Russian history, culture, and traditions. The special guest of the evening was Yulia Valeryevna Plotnikova, PhD in History and Senior Researcher at the State Hermitage. [...]

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