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29 10, 2024

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’. And on the Eastern one? Lecture by prof. Vladimir Ronin

2024-10-29T20:33:49+01:00October 29th, 2024|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , , , |

Russia and Belgium have fascinating pages of history together. There have been several periods when our countries were closely connected, and when people from both countries interacted a lot. One of these was the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries and the period of the First World War, which began exactly 110 years ago. We're so excited to announce that the famous historian professor Vladimir Ronin will be giving three lectures on this dramatic and fateful period! These lectures are a must-listen for anyone interested in history. We invite you to join us at the History Club, a new [...]

25 10, 2024

Commemorative Events of the First World War

2024-11-08T17:54:00+01:00October 25th, 2024|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , , , , |

110 years ago the First World War began. Only after four long years, in November 1918, it ended with the long-awaited ‘Armistice’. The largest war in human history for its time, it was literally a global catastrophe - both for its contemporaries and for generations to come. Belgium was one of the hardest hit - and one of the most heroic - of the Great War. Novels and studies, poems and music have been written about her role. It became for many, including Russia at that time, a model of fortitude and courage, a symbol of freedom. [...]

23 10, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music

2024-10-28T09:08:48+01:00October 23rd, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , , , |

Apply On October 29,  at 15:00 CET (16:00 Moscow time), the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music will hold a videoconference to inform applicants from Belgium and other European countries about the study programs  and the rules for admission to study. Since its foundation in 1895, the Gnessin Academy of Music has implemented a unique educational approach created by the Gnessin family, which has grown into a well-known set of traditions. The Academy draws heavily on these traditions while at the same time striving to be at the forefront of modern trends in education. The Gnesin Russian Academy of Music is [...]

22 10, 2024

Ilja Repin. Virtuele rondleiding door het Russisch Museum

2024-10-22T12:07:17+02:00October 22nd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

Op 17 oktober 2024 om 18:00 uur vond op het virtuele platform van het Russisch Huis in Brussel een bijeenkomst plaats, georganiseerd door het Multimedia Centrum van het Russisch Museum, gewijd aan de beroemde Russische schilder Ilja Repin en ter gelegenheid van de 180e verjaardag van zijn geboorte. Het werk van Ilja Repin werd gepresenteerd op basis van de jubileumtentoonstelling die in 2019-2020 plaatsvond in het Russisch Museum, met deelname van Russische en buitenlandse musea en privécollecties. De tentoonstelling omvatte meer dan 250 schilderijen en grafische werken van Repin - erkende meesterwerken en minder bekende stukken van de kunstenaar, evenals [...]

21 10, 2024

An Evening of Music and Poetry at the Russian House in Brussels Dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of Nicholas Roerich

2024-10-21T16:55:50+02:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On October 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an evening titled "Autumn Mosaic: Piano, Poetry, Voice. An Evening of Music and Poetry," dedicated to the 150th anniversary of the great Russian artist, philosopher, and public figure Nicholas Roerich.The event was opened by Vera Georgievna Bunina, director of the Russian House, who spoke about Roerich's important role in Russian culture and his significance as an artist, writer, traveler, and philosopher. The evening’s guests enjoyed a rich program featuring works by Alexander Borodin, Charles Baudelaire, Béla Bartók, and Alexander Pushkin. Belgian artists — pianist Roger [...]

8 10, 2024

Museum Day. Virtual Tour: “The Era of ‘Vityaz'”

2024-10-10T12:23:07+02:00October 8th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, History & Memory, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On October 2, a virtual tour of the research vessel "Vityaz" was held on the Russian House's online platform in Brussels, in cooperation with the Museum of the World Ocean. This year marks several important anniversaries for the "Vityaz": the 85th anniversary of its launch, the 75th anniversary of its first scientific voyage, and the 45th anniversary of its return from its last expedition. Additionally, 30 years ago, the vessel was moored at the quay of the Museum of the World Ocean. Guests of the Russian House in Brussels joined the celebration of these dates during an online meeting with [...]

30 09, 2024

Symphony of Sounds and Colors: Season Opening at the Russian House in Brussels

2024-09-30T15:48:00+02:00September 30th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , |

On September 27, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the grand opening of its new season, marked by a classical music concert by Timur Sergeyenia and the vernissage of the exhibition "Journey through Holy Russia" by artist and photographer Philippe Biermé. This event was a true celebration for art lovers. The evening began with a performance by the distinguished pianist Timur Sergeyenia, who performed works by both Russian and international composers, immersing the audience in an atmosphere of musical harmony and emotional depth. The concert program featured masterpieces from the world's musical heritage — from Mozart and Schubert to Tchaikovsky [...]

26 09, 2024

“… With Russian Roots.” The Tchaikovskys and the von Mecks: The Legacy of Dynasties

2024-09-26T12:35:37+02:00September 26th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, History Club, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , |

On September 17, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels hosted an event of the project “With Russian Roots,” organized by the Russian House in Brussels and the Institute of Heritage’s project “Living Memory Heritage,” dedicated to the Tchaikovsky and von Meck dynasties. A representative of the Tchaikovsky and von Meck dynasties, collector, and founder of the von Meck Foundation, Denis Andreevich von Meck, addressed the participants. Welcome speeches were delivered by the Deputy Director for Research at the Institute of Heritage, Alexander Vasilyevich Okorokov, the Head of the Russian House in Brussels, Vera Georgievna Bunina, the Advisor [...]

18 09, 2024

Open day at the Russian language school

2024-09-19T18:05:07+02:00September 18th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language, Study Russian|Tags: , |

On September 14th, an open day was held at the Russian language school. Visitors learn more about the courses, their organization and the topics of classes. There were also open lessons for A1 and B1 groups, where visitors could immerse themselves in the world of Russian and evaluate teaching methods at our school. In addition, everyone could take a language proficiency test before joining a group. We remind you that we continue to form new groups for Russian courses for the 2024-2025 academic year. Special conditions apply until September 30th. Hurry to sign up! The number of places is limited. [...]

3 09, 2024

Sightseeing Tour of Kolomenskoye

2024-09-03T15:52:51+02:00September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On August 29, a sightseeing tour of the Moscow State Integrated Museum-Reserve "Kolomenskoye," dedicated to the 100th anniversary of its founding, took place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Participants had the opportunity to connect with the rich history of one of the oldest places in Moscow. Kolomenskoye is known for its archaeological monuments, which testify to the presence of humans here since the Stone Age. These ancient artifacts shed light on the history of the settlement, associated with the Finno-Ugric tribes who lived on the banks of the Moskva River long before the Slavs appeared. [...]

14 07, 2024

In Brussels, a Festive Evening Dedicated to the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity Took Place

2024-09-03T15:38:52+02:00July 14th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On July 11, a festive evening dedicated to the Day of Family, Love, and Fidelity, which is celebrated in Russia on July 8, was held at the Russian House in Brussels. The event was organized as part of the Year of the Family, announced for 2024. This significant day is dedicated to the memory of Saints Peter and Fevronia, who are revered as patrons of family and marriage. The evening began with a solemn award ceremony where married couples were presented with commemorative medals "For Love and Fidelity" in honor of their long and strong life together, based on love [...]

9 07, 2024

Russian Education Explained: the Law Institute of RUDN University

2024-07-09T19:33:42+02:00July 9th, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On 28 June the Law Institute of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) together with the Russian Centre for Science and Culture (Russian House) in Brussels held an online videoconference with the presentation of educational programmes and admission rules. The speakers at the meeting were: Dr Freddy Agonoud, Associate Professor of the Department of Public Policy and History of State and Law at the RUDN Law Institute. 2. Tatiana Hachimi, Belgian journalist, PhD student of the Department of Public Policy and History of State and Law of the RUDN Law Institute. 3. Asiyat Ibragimova, specialist in international activities at RUDN [...]

27 06, 2024

Online Tour of the Russian Museum “Russian Avant-Garde”

2024-06-27T16:37:33+02:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Meet Russia, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

On June 25, the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels hosted an online tour of the largest museum of Russian fine arts, dedicated to the Russian avant-garde, the most vivid chapter in the history of Russian art. The tour was conducted by Valentina Gorlova, head of the excursion and lecture department of the Russian Museum. Viewers got acquainted with the works of the founders of the Russian avant-garde: Mikhail Larionov, Natalia Goncharova, Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, Vladimir Tatlin, Alexander Rodchenko, Alexandra Exter, Lyubov Popova, Nathan Altman, Nikolai Punin, and others. Panoramic shooting technologies allowed viewers to be in [...]

27 06, 2024

The exhibition of compatriots “Slavic Kaleidoscope” concluded its run in Brussels

2024-06-27T10:43:49+02:00June 27th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

From May 22 to June 25, 2024, the art exhibition "Slavic Kaleidoscope" took place with great success at the Russian House in Brussels. The exhibition was dedicated to the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture, as well as the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. "Slavic Kaleidoscope" continued the cycle of exhibitions "Artistic Kaleidoscope" and presented works by our compatriots, including photographs, paintings, graphics, and applied arts. Inspired by Slavic folklore, monuments of Russian and Slavic literature, as well as the works of A.S. Pushkin, the participants of the exhibition demonstrated the beauty and diversity of [...]

20 06, 2024

In Brussels, an exhibition “Pushkin and Moscow” opened on the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet

2024-06-24T09:28:45+02:00June 20th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Poushkin, Russian language|Tags: , , |

On June 19, the "Pushkin and Moscow" exhibition, organized by the State Museum of A.S. Pushkin from Moscow, opened at the Russian House in Brussels. The event, dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, gathered a large number of visitors, including both Belgians interested in Russian culture and compatriots living abroad. The exhibition features a unique collection that allows guests to delve deeper into the life and work of Pushkin, as well as the cultural atmosphere of Moscow in his time. Vera Bunina, the director of the Russian House in Brussels, [...]

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