Great Patriotic War

18 06, 2026

Virtual Exhibition “22.06.1941. Tragedy. Courage. Heroism.”

2026-06-22T15:08:06+02:00June 18th, 2026|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

Victory Museum Language: Russian / English The Russian House in Brussels and the Victory Museum, in cooperation with the Memorial complex "Brest Hero Fortress" and private collectors, present an exhibition dedicated to the anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. A variety of materials — photographs, letters, and documents — bear witness to the heroism of the participants in the border battles of 1941 along the entire front line, on land, at sea, and in the air. The exhibition highlights the feats not only of those who fought on the front lines, but also of those who brought [...]

17 06, 2026

Virtual Exhibition “The Second Front”

2026-06-23T10:00:34+02:00June 17th, 2026|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , |

Victory Museum Language: Russian/English The Russian House in Brussels, in cooperation with the Victory Museum, presents the electronic exhibition “The Second Front”, dedicated to the opening of the Second Front in Europe by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. Nearly two hundred rare exhibits — including unique documents, photographs from Russian and foreign archives, and personal belongings of participants in those events — reconstruct the events of June 6, 1944, the day when British and American troops landed in Normandy. “D-Day,” or Operation Overlord, was one of the most famous and largest offensive operations of the Second World War. This [...]

6 05, 2026

“Music of Memory”: Youth Concert Dedicated to Victory Day Held in Brussels

2026-05-19T12:27:38+02:00May 6th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

On May 5, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a classical music concert titled “Music of Memory,” dedicated to the celebration of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. Young musicians from Russia and Italy, лаureates of numerous international competitions, performed on stage. The evening was opened by the Director of the Russian House, Vera Bunina, who presented a historical overview of the role of music during the Great Patriotic War. “Music performed today by young virtuosos was also heard during the war — it brought Victory closer and helped people preserve their humanity. Even in [...]

30 04, 2026

The musical and poetic performance “Spring Has Come Again to the White World…” drew a full house at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-05-19T12:27:39+02:00April 30th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , |

On April 28, the central event of the Victory Day memorial program — the musical and poetic performance “Spring Has Come Again to the White World…” — took place at the Russian House in Brussels to a full house. The evening was not merely a concert, but a profound artistic statement about the memory of the generation of the “fateful forties,” combining music, poetry, and a vivid emotional experience of history. The leading role in the performance was played by Oleg Pogudin, People’s Artist of Russia, whose name has long become a symbol of high performing [...]

28 04, 2026

Exhibition “Portraits of the Epoch”

2026-04-28T14:09:43+02:00April 28th, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On April 28, the exhibition "Portraits of the Epoch" will open at the Russian House in Brussels. The project shows people who are about a hundred, a hundred or more years old. Living witnesses of history: WWII veterans, home front workers, children of the regiment, children of the war. The oldest participant of the project is 107 years old. In old age, people remember mostly the most vivid and significant events from their lives. They remember what was important, expensive, or painful. These centenarian people talk about war and peace, friendship, happiness, love, sing songs, read poetry, and give parting [...]

24 04, 2026

“Music of Memory”. Youth musicians Concert

2026-04-24T16:39:06+02:00April 24th, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War 6+ On May 5, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a classical music concert titled “Music of Memory”, dedicated to the Great Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Free Registration This evening is a tribute not only to the heroism of the people, but also to the spiritual resilience of individuals during times of immense hardship. During the Great Patriotic War, music never fell silent: it was heard in besieged cities, hospitals, on the front lines, and in evacuation. Works by great composers—Mozart, Chopin, [...]

7 04, 2026

Musical Performance “The spring is coming again to the world…”

2026-04-28T12:06:10+02:00April 7th, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , |

Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War April 28, 19:00 Free Registration On the eve of the great Victory Day, People’s Artist of Russia Oleg Pogudin and his Romance Theatre present the musical and poetic performance “The spring is coming again to the world…”. This evening will be a heartfelt tribute to the memory of a generation whose youth fell upon the “fateful forties.” The program will feature poems and songs born in the harsh years of war — sincere, courageous, filled with the pain of loss and a bright hope. Piano part: [...]

5 03, 2026

Young Compatriots Invited to Participate in the Programme “Reading the Blockade Book” in St. Petersburg

2026-03-05T15:04:34+01:00March 5th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Victory80|Tags: , |

From 22 to 29 March 2026, St. Petersburg will host the IX educational programme for young compatriots “Reading the Blockade Book”, dedicated to the 82nd anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade.The programme is open to young compatriots aged 12–16 living abroad, as well as accompanying teachers of Russian language, literature, history, or culture (aged 25–60).The programme includes:lectures and interactive workshopsthematic excursions in St. Petersburga trip along the Road of Lifemeetings with representatives of veterans’ and public organisationsFor accompanying teachers, special round tables on multilingual education and pedagogy will be organised.The organisers cover accommodation, meals, local transport [...]

22 01, 2026

On the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Blockade

2026-01-22T17:44:29+01:00January 22nd, 2026|Categories: , , |Tags: , |

Dear friends! On the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi blockade, the Russian House in Brussels invites guests to a commemorative event dedicated to one of the most tragic and heroic pages in the history of the 20th century. This day is a symbol of resilience, courage, and the unbreakable spirit of the inhabitants of the besieged city. Program: The exhibition “900 Days of Courage”, telling the story of the everyday life of Leningrad residents during the blockade, their selflessness, and their faith in Victory. The exhibition features archival materials, photographs, and eyewitness accounts that offer [...]

22 01, 2026

Exhibition “900 Days of Courage”

2026-01-22T10:46:15+01:00January 22nd, 2026|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Blockade Victory Museum, Moscow 28.01–09.02 Vernissage: 27.01, 19:00 Free Registration The art-themed exhibition “900 Days of Courage” presents for the first time posters and graphic works created within the blockade ring and on the front lines of the city’s defenders, combined with unique photographic materials from the collections of the Victory Museum. The exhibition offers a multifaceted, emotional, and truthful account of the courage, extraordinary strength of will, and perseverance of the people of Leningrad, who not only endured the hardships of life [...]

3 12, 2025

The Russian House in Brussels Honoured the Memory of the Fallen on the Day of the Unknown Soldier

2025-12-04T11:41:36+01:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , , |

Today, on 3 December, the Day of the Unknown Soldier, staff of the Russian House in Brussels laid flowers at the monument to Soviet citizens who died in Belgium, located at the Brussels Cemetery. The Day of the Unknown Soldier is a commemorative date marked annually in Russia on 3 December in honour of Russian and Soviet servicemen who fell in combat both on the territory of the country and beyond its borders. The date was established in memory of the transfer in 1966 of the remains of an unknown soldier to the Alexander Garden near the Kremlin Wall — [...]

30 06, 2025

Premiere Screening of Alexey German’s Film “Air” Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-06-30T09:38:53+02:00June 30th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

To mark the 80th anniversary of Victory, the film club of the Russian House in Brussels hosted the premiere screening of Air, a poignant and honest film by Alexey German about female heroism during the Great Patriotic War. The audience witnessed not just a war drama, but a deep and emotional story about the price of Victory — how difficult it was to achieve, and the real trials faced on the front lines, especially by those who came to the skies with youth and hope in their hearts. The film takes us back to the 1940s, to a combat aviation [...]

18 06, 2025

A Memorial Evening Dedicated to the Anniversary of Operation Bagration Was Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2025-06-20T16:28:04+02:00June 18th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: |

A memorial evening dedicated to the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Belarus during Operation Bagration took place at the Russian House in Brussels, with the support of the embassies of Russia and Belarus in Belgium. The central event of the evening was the screening of the documentary "The Liberation of Byelorussia" from the international film cycle "The Unknown War", created in 1978 as a joint project between the USA, UK, and USSR. In his speech, Russian Ambassador to Belgium Alexander Tokovinin cited an excerpt from an official letter by the American producers of the series, in which they explained [...]

23 05, 2025

Сommemorative evening “The Liberation of Belorussia”

2025-06-10T10:02:48+02:00May 23rd, 2025|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

We are pleased to invite you to a commemorative evening in partnership with the Embassies of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Belgium. This event is to mark the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Belarus from Nazi invaders during the Great Patriotic War and the 80st  anniversary of the Great Victory. We will be screening the documentary film 'The Liberation of Belarus' from the series 'The Unknown War' (USA, USSR, 1978). The Soviet-American documentary series 'The Unknown War' (The Unknown War) consists of 20 episodes. The screenplay was written by Burt Lancaster (USA), [...]

16 05, 2025

Russian Compatriots in Brussels Commemorated the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War in Genk

2025-06-20T16:12:28+02:00May 16th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Our Compatriots, Victory80, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , , , , |

On May 10th, at the cemetery in Genk, Limburg Province, Belgium, Russian compatriots organized a memorial event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The ceremony included the laying of flowers at the graves of Soviet soldiers who died during World War II and the “Immortal Regiment” march. The event was supported by the Russian House in Brussels. The ceremony was attended by the Director of the Russian House, V.G. Bunina, diplomats from the Russian Embassy in Belgium, as well as members of the Russian community and local residents of Genk. During the ceremony, participants [...]

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