On April 24, the Historical Club lecture dedicated to “Russian Ostend” — the role of the Belgian seaside resort in the cultural, intellectual, and diplomatic life of 19th-century Europe — took place at the Russian House in Brussels. The lecture was presented by Professor Vladimir Ronin, who spoke about the emergence of Ostend as one of the first seaside resorts in Europe and as a space for international interaction where representatives of European dynasties, diplomats, writers, and intellectuals met and exchanged ideas. Special attention was paid to the development of the city in the 19th century: the opening of the [...]