‘Russian Ostend’ in the 19th-century. A lecture by Professor V. Ronin
Free Registration The Russian House in Brussels invites you to the Historical Club lecture series, dedicated to the history of Russian-Belgium cultural and public contacts. Language of the event: Russian. This lecture focuses on 'Russian Ostend' in the 19th century, a unique cultural and political phenomenon. In the mid-19th century, this Belgian city was Europe’s most popular seaside resort, attracting hundreds of members of Russian high society every summer. Among them were many prominent figures who played a significant role in the history of Russian culture, public thought, and state politics. Furthermore, on more than one occasion, Ostend was the [...]
