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14 04, 2026

In Brussels, Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight were celebrated.

2026-04-14T16:03:51+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On April 10, a ceremonial evening dedicated to Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight took place in Brussels. The event was organized by the Embassy of Russia in Belgium and the Russian House in Brussels with the participation of diplomatic missions from CIS countries. The evening brought together a wide range of guests, including heads and staff of diplomatic missions from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Venezuela, Egypt, Indonesia, China, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, South Africa, representatives of the Belgian public, as well as Russian compatriots. [...]

14 04, 2026

“Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928”

2026-04-14T12:13:05+02:00April 14th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On April 9, a lecture by Candidate of Art History Nadezhda Aleksandrovna Avdyusheva-Lekomt “Opening of the Palace of Fine Arts and Exhibition of Old and New Russian Art, 1928” took place at the Russian House in Brussels. Opened on May 4, 1928, in the presence of King Albert and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte, the Palace of Fine Arts in Brussels, now known as BOZAR, is considered the first multifunctional cultural center in Europe. Built after the Great War by outstanding figures of its time, it became a symbol of peace, prosperity, and Belgium’s cultural prestige in Europe. For the opening of the [...]

27 03, 2026

Maestro Andrey Shevchuk on the geniuses of an era: Prokofiev and Shostakovich

2026-03-27T15:43:25+01:00March 27th, 2026|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

A musical talk from the series “Musical Conversations with Andrey Shevchuk”, titled “Between Tradition and Modernism: Sergei Prokofiev and Dmitri Shostakovich”, took place at the Russian House, marking the 135th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev and the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich. The evening was dedicated to two titans of 20th-century Russian and Soviet music, whose творчество became a symbol of their era. Maestro Andrey Shevchuk — a symphonic conductor and choirmaster with more than twenty years of international experience — guided the audience through a fascinating world of music where tradition and innovation intertwine. During the lecture, the audience discovered [...]

13 03, 2026

Lecture “Women in Tchaikovsky’s Life” Held at the Russian House in Brussels to Mark International Women’s Day

2026-03-13T11:28:51+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On March 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a lecture titled "Women in Tchaikovsky's Life," dedicated to the fate and inner circle of the great Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The meeting took place in an atmosphere inspired by International Women's Day and was part of the European tour of the international cultural and educational project "Tchaikovsky — Music Without Visas." The lecture was presented by Denis von Meck, a descendant of the famous Russian families Tchaikovsky and von Meck, who has dedicated his career to preserving and promoting their historical and cultural heritage. His presentation drew significant interest [...]

11 03, 2026

Music, Art, and New Technologies: Concert and Exhibitions at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-03-11T17:21:04+01:00March 11th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Innovation, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On March 5, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening that brought together music, visual arts, and modern technologies. The event was dedicated to the upcoming International Women’s Day. Guests enjoyed the concert “She Connects Worlds”, the closing of the international exhibition “A Christmas Tale in Europe”, and the opening of a new exhibition “When Art Nouveau Meets Artificial Intelligence: From Brussels to Moscow via Saint Petersburg”. Musical Tribute to Women The centerpiece of the evening was the concert “She Connects Worlds”. A remarkable duo — composer and pianist Johan Famaey from Belgium and violinist Marina Martin Maldonado [...]

19 02, 2026

From Tchaikovsky to Rachmaninoff: music without borders heard in Brussels

2026-02-19T15:35:39+01:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: Meet Russia, Russian House News, Sergei Rachmaninoff|Tags: , , , , |

On February 17, a classical piano concert “Music Without Borders” took place at the Russian House in Brussels (Brussels), dedicated to Diplomat Day. The evening was devoted to the Russian musical tradition and to culture as a space for dialogue between peoples. The audience heard a performance by young pianist, international competition laureate Alexey Dimitriadis — a graduate of the Paris Conservatory, recognized for his deep and expressive interpretations of Russian composers. The musician was born in Moscow in 2003, began studying at the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and continued his education in France at the age of 11. [...]

19 02, 2026

The legacy of the legendary Captain Cousteau discussed in Brussels

2026-02-19T11:08:45+01:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Innovation, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , |

On February 12, as part of the celebration of the Day of Russian Science, an online conference dedicated to the life and legacy of the outstanding explorer of the World Ocean — Jacques-Yves Cousteau — was held on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. The event took place with the participation of the Museum of the World Ocean and the “5 Oceans” club, bringing together scientists, sailors and followers of the famous captain. The central event of the meeting was the presentation of the exhibition “Captain Cousteau in Russia”, revealing little-known pages of the researcher’s biography, his [...]

12 02, 2026

Diplomat’s Day in Brussels Celebrated Together with the State Hermitage Museum

2026-02-12T15:43:15+01:00February 12th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , , , |

On February 11, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a festive evening entitled “The Art of Diplomacy” on the occasion of Diplomat’s Day.The event, organized with the participation of the Embassy of Russia in Belgium, combined historical, cultural, and musical elements as important components of diplomatic dialogue. The Ambassador of Russia to Belgium, Denis Gonchar, delivered a welcoming address to the guests — heads of foreign diplomatic missions, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of Belgian society, and compatriots. He emphasized the importance of cultural interaction in strengthening international mutual understanding and developing ties between states and peoples. [...]

10 02, 2026

A literary and musical evening dedicated to Rubén Darío and Nikolay Gumilyov was held in Brussels

2026-03-30T11:54:44+02:00February 10th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

With the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and the Embassy of Nicaragua On February 4, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a Russian–Nicaraguan literary and musical evening dedicated to the works of the outstanding poets of Nicaragua and Russia, Rubén Darío and Nikolay Gumilyov. The event brought together members of the diplomatic corps, the Belgian public, as well as Russian and Nicaraguan compatriots residing in Belgium. In his welcoming remarks, the Russian Ambassador to Belgium, D.V. Gonchar, emphasized that Russia and Nicaragua are strategic partners united by a long history of friendship and cooperation in many areas, [...]

9 02, 2026

A Lecture “The Flemish Carillon for Saint Petersburg” Held at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-02-09T15:08:06+01:00February 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On February 6, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the lecture “The Flemish Carillon for Saint Petersburg”, devoted to the history, traditions, and contemporary revival of the carillon art in Russia. The lecture was delivered by Jozef Willem Haazen — an outstanding musician and scholar, one of the world’s leading carillonneurs, and Professor at the Faculty of Arts of Saint Petersburg State University. During the meeting, the audience became acquainted with the carillon as one of the key symbols of Flemish musical culture and, at the same time, a rare yet significant phenomenon in the soundscape of Saint Petersburg. Special [...]

20 01, 2026

Old New Year with Folk Melodies of “Zolotoy Plyos” Celebrated at the Russian House in Brussels

2026-01-20T16:17:00+01:00January 20th, 2026|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On January 15, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an evening dedicated to Russian traditions titled “Old New Year with Folk Melodies of ‘Zolotoy Plyos’.” The event brought together music, visual arts, and folk creativity, creating the atmosphere of a true winter celebration. The evening was opened by Vera Bunina, Director of the Russian House. In her welcoming address, she spoke about significant and anniversary dates that will be celebrated in Russia in 2026. Guests were also introduced to the International Art Exhibition “Christmas Fairy Tale in Europe” from the “Art [...]

23 12, 2025

The Hermitage Online Evening “Raphael’s Line in the Hermitage” Took Place in Brussels

2025-12-23T19:56:30+01:00December 23rd, 2025|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On December 23, the final Hermitage Evening of the year — the online event “Raphael’s Line in the Hermitage” — was held on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. Participants joined a one-hour virtual tour of the State Hermitage Museum, dedicated to tracing the “footprints” of the great High Renaissance master Raphael Santi in European art. The tour began in the Raphael Room, which houses two paintings by the artist, and continued through some of the most beautiful halls of the New Hermitage. The tour was led by Zoya Kuptsova and Vasily Uspensky, research fellows of the [...]

22 12, 2025

New Year Concert “Music Brings People Together” Successfully Held in Brussels

2025-12-22T11:29:30+01:00December 22nd, 2025|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On December 16, the Russian House in Brussels hosted the New Year concert “Music Brings People Together” by soloists of Oleg Pogudin’s Romance Theatre, which became a notable cultural event and received a warm response from the audience. The concert featured Oleg Pogudin — a Russian singer, actor and director, one of the most prominent performers of the romance genre; theatre and film actor Danil Mozhaev; and St. Petersburg pianist, Honored Artist of Russia Oleg Wainstein. The program brought together famous Russian romances such as “Do Not Leave, Stay with Me,” “The Long Road,” “Ding-Ding-Ding,” “Tango Magnolia,” and others, as [...]

15 12, 2025

The Russian Piano Classics Festival concert captivated audiences in Brussels

2025-12-15T11:34:54+01:00December 15th, 2025|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On December 9, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a vibrant and truly unique musical event — a concert held as part of the Russian Piano Classics Festival. The stage welcomed acclaimed masters, Honored Artists of Russia Yuri Bogdanov and Oleg Vaynshtein — musicians whose names have long been synonymous with impeccable technique, profound artistic taste, and consistently high-performance standards. The concert program featured selected works by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Anton Arensky, Alexander Scriabin, Sergei Rachmaninoff, as well as virtuoso arrangements of pieces by other Russian composers. From the very first chords, the hall seemed to plunge into a special space [...]

21 11, 2025

Concert of the Youth Archpastoral Choir of the Brussels-Belgian Diocese Held in Brussels

2025-11-21T14:37:37+01:00November 21st, 2025|Categories: Russian House News|Tags: , , |

On November 20, the Russian House in Brussels hosted a concert by the Youth Archpastoral Choir of the Brussels-Belgian Diocese titled “Two Wings: Spiritual and Folk”, dedicated to the celebration of the 100th anniversary of people’s diplomacy. The first part of the program featured works glorifying faith, love, and joy, including the Znamenny chant “O Heavenly King” Tone 6 (Musical Culture of Ancient Rus’), “It Is Truly Meet” by P. Dinev, “Rejoice, O Virgin Theotokos” in the chant of the Ascension Monastery, and other sacred hymns. The second part of the concert was devoted to folk music. Guests heard works [...]

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