Excursion

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. [...]

1 07, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage Museum: Journey through the “Grand Hermitage”

2025-07-01T17:18:49+02:00July 1st, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

Museum Day ONLINE with the State Hermitage Museum: Journey through the "Greater Hermitage" On August 26, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels will host a unique cultural event online — a special edition of the “Hermitage Evenings” project, presented by the State Hermitage Museum. Languages: Russian / French Free Registration Guests will embark on an exciting virtual journey through the “Greater Hermitage” — not only through the museum's namesake building, but across an entire cultural landscape that includes historical and contemporary sites throughout St. Petersburg. Even those familiar with the Hermitage are sure [...]

30 06, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE: “Boxed Dreams. Art Deco Fashion from the Collection of the State Hermitage Museum and Nazim Mustafayev” May 20, 2025

2025-06-30T16:11:43+02:00June 30th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On May 20, 2025, as part of the "Hermitage Evenings" project, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels hosted the exclusive premiere of the video tour of the new exhibition by the State Hermitage Museum — “Boxed Dreams. Art Deco Fashion from the Collection of the State Hermitage Museum and Nazim Mustafayev”. The video tour received the highest number of enthusiastic reviews among online events and is now available for public viewing. Guests of the evening were the first to see exquisite creations by renowned European couturiers such as Paul [...]

30 06, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE: “Hermitage Evenings” – March 4, 2025

2025-06-30T15:23:33+02:00June 30th, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

Due to popular demand, we are pleased to offer a recording of the virtual tour from March 4, 2025. In 2025, the Russian House in Brussels launched a unique cultural project — “Hermitage Evenings”, giving art lovers around the world the opportunity to virtually visit the exhibitions of one of the largest museums on the planet — the State Hermitage Museum. The events are held in Russian with simultaneous translation into French. On March 4, 2025, the first session of the series took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Its theme was “The Imperial Hermitage”. [...]

24 06, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE. “Wedding Ceremonies in Russia”

2025-06-24T15:58:54+02:00June 24th, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

In celebration of the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity A joint project of the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian House in Brussels On July 1, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels will host an online meeting as part of the “Hermitage Evenings” project. The topic of the event — “Wedding Ceremonies in Russia” — is dedicated to the celebration of the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity, marked by the Russian Orthodox Church. Language: Russian/French Free Registration We invite you to an engaging online meeting with Yulia Valeryevna Plotnikova, PhD in [...]

11 06, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE: “Family Art Day – Play and Explore the Hermitage”

2025-06-11T11:44:42+02:00June 11th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On June 10, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels hosted a vibrant and heartwarming online celebration — "Museum Day ONLINE: Family Art Day – Play and Explore the Hermitage", organized by the State Hermitage Museum in cooperation with the Russian House in Brussels as part of the "Hermitage Evenings" project. Viewers from different countries enthusiastically joined this unique event to embark on an exciting virtual journey through one of the world’s greatest museums. Thanks to the expertise of the Hermitage’s School Center — the oldest museum department in Russia working with children — participants were immersed in [...]

29 05, 2025

The History of Brussels Step by Step Along Two Guided Routes with Vladimir Ronin

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 29th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

In April and May, the Russian House in Brussels organized two enriching walking tours through the historic districts of the Belgian capital. The tours were led by renowned historian, Slavist philologist, and travel guide author Vladimir Ronin. Participants included B1+ level Russian language students as well as anyone interested in the city’s history. The first tour, held on April 21, focused on Lower Brussels — the birthplace of the city. The group walked from Central Station to the Island of Saint Gaugericus, visited the legendary Grand Place, and learned a lot about the daily life of ordinary townspeople in the [...]

22 05, 2025

The Hermitage Presented the Premiere of the Virtual Exhibition “Packaged Dreams” in Brussels

2025-05-22T15:49:15+02:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On May 20, 2025, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the exclusive premiere of the virtual video tour "Packaged Dreams: Art Deco Fashion from the Collection of the State Hermitage and Nazim Mustafayev." The event took place as part of the "Hermitage Evenings" project and became a significant cultural highlight in the virtual space. The tour presented outstanding examples of Western European fashion from the 1920s–1930s, including outfits by Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin, Mariano Fortuny, Edward Molyneux, and Lucien Lelong. The footwear collection was equally impressive, featuring works by Pietro Yantorny, André Perugia, Israel Miller, Salvatore Ferragamo, as well as [...]

22 05, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE. Family Art Day: play and travel through the Hermitage

2025-06-06T14:04:13+02:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

A joint project of the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian House in Brussels Join us for a creative family day! Play, explore, and discover the Hermitage like never before — all online. Languages: Russian/French Free Registration On June 10, on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels, as part of the "Hermitage Evenings" project, the Hermitage will present a family video tour of the museum. The Hermitage School Center is the oldest museum department in Russia that works with children. Its educators design original tours that are engaging for both [...]

8 05, 2025

Hermitage Evenings ONLINE: “Packaged Dreams. Art Deco Fashion”, from the State Hermitage Museum and the Collection of Nazim Mustafayev

2025-05-13T12:25:31+02:00May 8th, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , , |

A joint project of the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian House in Brussels Language: Russian/French On May 20, 2025, on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels, as part of the “Hermitage Evenings” project, the Hermitage will host an exclusive premiere screening of a video tour of the new exhibition “Packaged Dreams. Art Deco Fashion from the Collection of the State Hermitage Museum and Nazim Mustafayev’s Collection.” Free Registration Guests will be the first to see works by renowned Western European designers Paul Poiret, Jeanne Lanvin, Mariano Fortuny, Edward Molyneux, [...]

22 04, 2025

“Easter in Imperial Russia”: A Virtual Journey into the Past within the Framework of the “Hermitage Evenings” Project

2025-06-20T16:12:31+02:00April 22nd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On April 15, 2025, the third meeting of the cultural and educational project "Hermitage Evenings" took place at the Russian House in Brussels. This event was dedicated to one of the most significant Orthodox holidays — Easter. The virtual event titled "Easter in Imperial Russia" allowed viewers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of this joyful holiday as it was celebrated in pre-revolutionary Russia. The highlight of the evening was a captivating video tour prepared by Anna Petrovna Ivannikova, curator of the exhibition and research associate at the Department of Russian Culture History of the State Hermitage Museum. During the [...]

7 04, 2025

City Lecture in Brussels with Historian Vladimir Ronin: The Upper Town

2025-06-02T18:51:37+02:00April 7th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

Meeting point: Main entrance of Brussels Central Railway Station (inside) Lecture duration: 2–2.5 hours Language: Russian  On May 29 at 11:00, the Russian House in Brussels invites B1+ level students and anyone interested to join a city lecture through the center of Brussels with historical and cultural commentary that enhances the study of the Russian language. During the second part of our lectures, we will ascend from the Lower Town to the Upper Town — a world of power and aristocracy that has towered above the lives of ordinary citizens for nearly a thousand years. On the way, we’ll visit [...]

27 03, 2025

Museum Day ONLINE: “Hermitage Evenings” – “Easter in Imperial Russia”

2025-03-27T14:54:45+01:00March 27th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

A joint project of the State Hermitage Museum and the Russian House in Brussels On April 15, 2025, the third meeting of the "Hermitage Evenings" project will take place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The theme of this meeting, "Easter in Imperial Russia," will be dedicated to the traditions of celebrating the Holy Resurrection of Christ in pre-revolutionary Russia. Languages: Russian/French Free Registration During the video tour, the exhibition curators will discuss the religious meaning and symbolism of Easter, Easter souvenirs, and folk games. You will learn how [...]

24 03, 2025

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

2025-06-20T16:12:31+02:00March 24th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, 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 [...]

12 03, 2025

“Hermitage Evenings”: The State Hermitage and the Russian House in Brussels Launch a Joint Project

2025-03-12T13:36:19+01:00March 12th, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

On March 18, 2025, the second "Hermitage Evening" will take place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The theme will be "OTMA and Alexei. The Children of the Last Russian Emperor." Guests will be presented with a video tour of the exhibition of the same name, which was held at the State Hermitage in 2023. Language: Russian/French Free Registration On March 18, 2025, the second "Hermitage Evening" will take place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The theme will be "OTMA and Alexei. The Children [...]

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