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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, [...]

24 10, 2025

Exhibition “Musical Instruments of Russia. Masterpieces”

2025-11-11T15:31:58+01:00October 24th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

From the Collection of the Russian National Museum of Music On November 7, at the Russian House in Brussels, Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music, will present the exhibition “Musical Instruments of Russia. Masterpieces from the Collection of the Museum of Music”. The exhibition is dedicated to the celebration of one of Russia’s main national holidays — Unity Day. Free Registration The exhibition will introduce visitors to the musical instruments of the peoples and regions of Russia, the creativity of instrument makers and performers, and the diversity of [...]

23 10, 2025

Photo Exhibition “The Primeval Russia”

2025-11-11T16:20:15+01:00October 23rd, 2025|Categories: |Tags: , , |

XII All-Russian Nature Festival 08.11 – 02.12.2025 Vernissage: 07.11 Free Registration From November 8 to December 2, the Russian House in Brussels will host an exhibition featuring unique photographs by the finalists of the “Primeval Russia” contest. The All-Russian Nature Festival “Primeval Russia” is one of the country’s largest events dedicated to the preservation of the environment. Traditionally, it becomes a gathering point for everyone who loves Russia and wishes to learn more about the nature of the world’s largest country. The exhibition presents new works by leading Russian wildlife photographers. You will [...]

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 [...]

17 10, 2025

Lecture “Russian Music: Pages of History”

2025-10-17T15:02:53+02:00October 17th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

National Unity Day Lecturer: Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music. On November 7 at 19:00, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a lecture by Mikhail Bryzgalov, Director General of the Russian National Museum of Music, Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, President of the Association of Music Museums and Collectors, member of the Presidential Council for Culture, and member of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. Free Registration The lecture, titled “Russian Music: Pages of History”, will explore selected chapters from the history of Russian [...]

10 10, 2025

Brussels Celebrates 30th Anniversary of the Russian House with “Jazz Diplomacy” Concert

2025-10-13T12:37:31+02:00October 10th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On October 8, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the institution and the 100th anniversary of people’s diplomacy. The event was opened by the Russian Ambassador to Belgium, Denis Gonchar. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of both anniversaries and noted that people’s diplomacy has remained a unique instrument for building trust between people and cultures over the past century. The Ambassador also highlighted that, even in challenging times, the Russian House continues to be a sought-after platform for live communication and cultural exchange. He paid special attention to 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 [...]

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 [...]

6 10, 2025

Light, Angle and Inspiration: Brussels Discovered the Museum through the Art of Mobile Photography

2025-10-06T12:36:39+02:00October 6th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Innovation|Tags: , , , |

On October 2, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a masterclass by Yuri Molodkovets, photographer of the State Hermitage Museum, and Ksenia Lugovskaya, coordinator of digital and audiovisual projects. The event was opened by Vera Bunina, Director of the Russian House, who emphasized the importance of cultural initiatives that allow us to look at the museum space from a new perspective. Guests received unique advice from a world-class professional. Yuri Molodkovets demonstrated how light and angle can turn an ordinary photo into a work of art. Using his projects “Sun in the Museum”, “Night Hermitage” and others, he presented rare [...]

2 10, 2025

“Treasures and Secrets of the Winter Palace”: A Lecture in Brussels on a Contemporary View of the Hermitage

2025-10-02T16:38:01+02:00October 2nd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On October 1, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the lecture “The Hermitage and the Viewer: A Contemporary Look at a Traditional Museum” and the opening of the exhibition “Hermitage. Solitude.” The event attracted those interested not only in art but also in the hidden pages of the history of one of the world’s largest museums. Svetlana Datsenko, Advisor to the General Director of the State Hermitage Museum, spoke about how a centuries-old museum engages with the modern audience, the forms of communication it adopts, and the ways it reveals its rich collections. A special part of [...]

30 09, 2025

Photo Exhibition “Traditional Cultures of the Peoples of Southern Russia”

2025-11-11T16:22:23+01:00September 30th, 2025|Categories: |Tags: , |

100 Years of Public Diplomacy October 3 – 31, 2025 Outdoor Stands of the Russian House The Russian House in Brussels invites you to visit the photo exhibition “Traditional Cultures of the Peoples of Southern Russia”. The exhibition presents photographic materials about the Republic of Dagestan, the Republic of Kalmykia, Krasnodar Krai, Astrakhan Region, and other regions of southern Russia. The southern regions of Russia are a true gem of our country, representing a unique blend of cultures and traditions. Preserving this heritage with care is one of our main priorities. The photographs bear witness to the free and rich [...]

19 09, 2025

The exhibition of compatriots “Summer Kaleidoscope – 2025. Celebrations in Russia” has concluded in Brussels

2025-09-19T12:13:16+02:00September 19th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , |

On September 16, the Russian House in Brussels solemnly closed the exhibition “Summer Kaleidoscope – 2025. Celebrations in Russia.” The event was dedicated to several significant dates — Russia Day, the International Day of the Russian Language, and the birthday of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. The exhibition became the culmination of a large-scale artistic project that united imagination, inspiration, and creative talent. Visitors to the Russian House had the opportunity to see new works of painting, graphics, sculpture, artistic photography, as well as applied arts. A special place was given to works by compatriots and friends from different countries, including Belgium, [...]

16 09, 2025

Masterclass “Art Photography: How to See the Museum in a New Way”

2025-09-23T13:05:45+02:00September 16th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On October 2, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a masterclass with Yuri Molodkovets, artist-photographer of the State Hermitage Museum, and Ksenia Lugovskaya, coordinator of digital and audiovisual projects. Language: Russian/French Free Registration A museum is not only a space where masterpieces are carefully preserved but also a source of visual inspiration. How often, when faced with beauty, do we instinctively reach for our smartphones and press the shutter… Yet, how often do we truly want to revisit those photos? At the masterclass, Yuri Molodkovets, a world-renowned photographer, will present some [...]

16 09, 2025

Exhibition “Hermitage. Solitude”

2025-11-12T11:05:47+01:00September 16th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

An author’s photo project by Yuri Molodkovets 1–04 November 2025 Vernissage: 01 October at 19:00 The Russian House in Brussels invites you to a unique photo exhibition by Yuri Molodkovets “Hermitage. Solitude”. For the first time in the history of photography, the project “Hermitage. Solitude” presents a night shooting of the museum, devoid not only of visitors but even of light. The protagonists of the project are not so much the Hermitage exhibits themselves as the special atmosphere surrounding them, which makes them even more enigmatic. After all, they are located in historical interiors and have [...]

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