Great Patriotic War

30 04, 2025

Solemn Opening of the TASS Photo Exhibition in Brussels: “Chronicler of a Great Feat: Yevgeny Khaldei”

2025-06-20T16:12:29+02:00April 30th, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , , , |

On April 26, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the solemn opening of the TASS photo exhibition “Chronicler of a Great Feat: Yevgeny Khaldei.” The exhibition features archival photographs by the legendary war photojournalist Yevgeny Khaldei, who captured key moments of the Great Patriotic War. The photos are arranged in chronological order, allowing viewers to trace the course of the war—from its first days to its victorious conclusion. TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov addressed the ceremony participants via a video message: “The entire world remembers the Great Patriotic War largely through the photographs and reports of TASS. They became documentary [...]

29 04, 2025

The Gnessin Ensemble “Altro coro” Triumphs in Belgium

2025-06-20T16:12:30+02:00April 29th, 2025|Categories: History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

From April 26 to 28, the Gnessin Ensemble of Contemporary Choral Music "Altro coro," conducted by Alexander Ryzhinsky, gave two brilliant concerts in Belgium, presenting the audience with unique programs dedicated to the themes of Homeland and the Great Victory. The first concert took place on April 26 at the Russian House in Brussels. The program, titled Symphony of Victory, was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and was conceived as a dialogue between the past and the present. The audience heard choral cycles such as Four Choruses on the Verses of Tvardovsky [...]

25 04, 2025

ONLINE exhibition: The Resistance Movement in Belgium During World War II: Heroes, Memory, History (RU)

2025-05-11T20:32:02+02:00April 25th, 2025|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Welcome to the online exhibition "Russian heroes of the European Resistance during the Second World War". This exhibition is prepared by The Solzhenitsyn House of Russia Abroad (Moscow) and tells the stories of those who risked their lives to resist the Nazi occupation in Belgium and Europe. These individuals, whose names often remain in the shadows, played a decisive role in preserving freedom and humanity in the face of tyranny. Through archival materials and personal stories, we journey back to the years of World War II, remembering the value of freedom and the importance of unity in the fight against [...]

21 04, 2025

Unique Materials from the A.A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum Archives Presented at the Exhibition in Brussels “Theatre at the Front: Shore of Hope”

2025-06-20T16:12:31+02:00April 21st, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

Dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War On April 10, at the Russian House in Brussels, the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum opened the exhibition “Theatre at the Front: Shore of Hope”, based on unique archival materials from the museum's collections. The project is dedicated to the selfless efforts of Soviet theatre artists during the Great Patriotic War. The tradition of exhibitions dedicated to frontline theatres dates back to 1942, when, under the extreme conditions of wartime, museum staff organized the exhibition “Theatre at the Front”. Since then, such exhibitions were held annually until the end of [...]

8 04, 2025

Poetic program of actor Ivan Kokorin “Wait for Me, and I Will Return…”

2025-04-29T11:39:53+02:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , |

80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War On May 8, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to the poetic program by actor Ivan Kokorin, “Wait for Me and I Will Return...”, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. Language: Russian Free Registration This commemorative evening will take the form of a solo performance featuring moving lines from works by renowned Russian poets and writers such as Konstantin Simonov, Gennady Shpalikov, Vasily Shukshin, Alexander Tvardovsky, Nikolai Mayorov, and others. The audience will hear works including “Wait [...]

4 04, 2025

Photo Exhibition «CHRONICLER OF A GREAT FEAT : Yevgeny Khaldei»

2025-05-27T09:58:48+02:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , , |

80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War Starting from April 26, the Russian House in Brussels presents an exhibition of works by the legendary Soviet photographer Yevgeny Khaldei, who documented World War II as a correspondent. Vernissage 26.04 18:00 ”Look at the faces of these people. They are the ones who defended our country, they are the ones who liberated Europe, defeated fascist Germany... They are all with me, dead and alive – all those who won the victory,” wrote TASS photo correspondent Yevgeny Khaldei in his memoirs. His [...]

3 04, 2025

Ossetian Culture Days in Belgium

2025-04-04T12:53:39+02:00April 3rd, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , |

80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War The International Non-Profit Association “Renaissance-Sandidzan” (Belgium) celebrates its 15th anniversary. From April 18 to 24, the Russian House in Brussels will open its doors to art and tradition enthusiasts, inviting them to an exciting program of Ossetian Culture Days in Europe. The opening ceremony will take place on April 18 at 19:00. Free Registration This unique event, organized by the International Non-Profit Association "Renaissance-Sandidzan" (Belgium), has become an integral part of the continent’s cultural life and has been held for fifteen years. During [...]

31 03, 2025

Days of Culture of the Republic of Ingushetia Held in Brussels

2025-03-31T12:46:44+02:00March 31st, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , , |

From March 13 to 25, Brussels became the center for exploring the rich cultural heritage of Ingushetia. The Russian House hosted the Days of Culture of the Republic of Ingushetia, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of Ingush statehood and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The opening ceremony took place on March 13. The event was organized by the Russian House in Brussels and the Administrative Council of the Franco-Ingush Research Center with the active participation of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Ingushetia, as well as students from leading universities [...]

28 03, 2025

Russia, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg: Sharing the Memory of the Fight Against Nazism

2025-05-23T15:52:28+02:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we are gathered around a round table to talk about important and dear pages of our common history - about the struggle that the Belgians, the Dutch and the Luxembourgers, together with the peoples of Russia and other republics of the Soviet Union, waged in solidarity against the brown plague of the twentieth century. In spite of thousands of researches on this terrible war and the many decades that separate us from it, new names and new information about long, seemingly forgotten events continue to emerge. [...]

28 03, 2025

“Altro Coro” choir of the Gnesin Academy in Brussels

2025-04-26T12:00:04+02:00March 28th, 2025|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , |

On 26 April the Russian House in Brussels invites you to a concert by the Ensemble of Contemporary Choral Music ‘Altro coro’ conducted by Alexander Ryzhinsky, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. During these difficult years, the Gnessin School did not stop its work for a single day, graduating more than one hundred specialists in four years. At present, the Russian Academy of Music is the largest music academy in Europe. The ensemble will perform a programme  specially created for ‘Altro coro’ . The author is Kuzma Bodrov, a leading Russian composer and [...]

20 03, 2025

“Theater on the Front: The Shore of Hope” – Unique Materials from the BTM Collections at the Exhibition in Brussels

2025-04-11T12:51:05+02:00March 20th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

On April 10, the Bakhrushin State Central Theater Museum opens the exhibition "Theater on the Front: The Shore of Hope" at the Russian House in Brussels. The exhibition is based on unique archival materials from the BTM collections. The project is dedicated to the selfless feat of Soviet theater figures during the Great Patriotic War. The opening is on April 10. The exhibition "Theater on the Front: The Shore of Hope" will run at the Russian House in Brussels from April 11 to May 4, 2025. 6+ Free Registration "On the early Sunday [...]

4 03, 2025

“Tehran-43” was screened at the Russian House in Brussels for the 80th anniversary of Victory

2025-06-20T16:12:52+02:00March 4th, 2025|Categories: Cinema Club, History Club, Russian House News, Victory80|Tags: , , |

A screening of the legendary film “Tehran-43” took place at the Russian House in Brussels as part of a series of film showings dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory. The film, which tells the story of the events surrounding the prevention of an assassination attempt on the Allied leaders in 1943, sparked great interest among viewers and became a topic for discussion on the role of intelligence and diplomacy during World War II. After the screening, a lively discussion followed. Participants noted the film’s unique atmosphere, the brilliant performances of Alain Delon, Natalya Belokhvostikova, and Igor Kostolevsky, as well [...]

10 02, 2025

Republic of Ingushetia Cultural Days in Brussels

2025-03-14T15:16:35+01:00February 10th, 2025|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , |

This year, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Ingushetia Republic, as well as the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War! From March 13 to 25, 2025, come and celebrate its centenary at the Russian House Brussels! The opening of the Days of Culture will take place on 13 March at 19:00 This event is organized by the Russian House Brussels and the Center for Franco-Ingush Research, with the participation of university students from Belgium, France and Germany. It's an important event for anyone interested in the traditions, history and art of the North Caucasus [...]

23 01, 2025

Concert in Honor of the Complete Lifting of the Siege of Leningrad

2025-01-23T15:32:54+01:00January 23rd, 2025|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , |

On January 27 at 5:00 PM, the Russian House in Brussels invites you to an online viewing of the performance by the Choir and Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Capella under the direction of People's Artist of the USSR, Vladislav Chernushenko. The Choir and Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Capella, conducted by People's Artist of the USSR Vladislav Chernushenko, present a literary and musical composition dedicated to the Day of the Complete Lifting of the Siege of Leningrad. The program will feature songs about the Great Patriotic War, an excerpt from Shostakovich's Seventh "Leningrad" Symphony, and poems by [...]

9 10, 2024

Soirée Chingiz Aitmatov – Writer and Diplomat: “The Early Cranes”

2024-11-29T17:06:54+01:00October 9th, 2024|Categories: , , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Free Registration In collaboration with the Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic in the Kingdom of Belgium On the eve of the 96th anniversaryof the outstanding writer and diplomat Chingiz Aitmatov,we invite you to an evening dedicated to his life and work,with a screening of a film-screening of one of his novelsand tasting of Russian and Kyrgyz cuisine Chingiz Aitmatov - a Soviet and Kyrgyz writer whose works hold significance for his people comparable to the national epic "Manas." He was born on December 12, 1928, in the village of Sheker in the Talas region of [...]

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