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1 07, 2024

Pushkin’s Anniversary in Brussels: How the Russian House Celebrated the Great Poet’s 225th Birthday

2024-07-01T09:39:44+02:00July 1st, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Meet Russia, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: |

This spring, a grand celebration of Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin's anniversary took place at the Russian House in Brussels. In honor of the great poet's 225th birthday, a variety of events were held, each offering unforgettable experiences to the guests. The festivities began with a family event titled "The Pushkin Family in Russia and Belgium," where guests learned about the Pushkin family's history and their legacy in Belgium. One of the main exhibitions was "Pushkin and Moscow," showcasing unique exhibits related to the poet's life and work in the Russian capital. Film enthusiasts gathered for the exclusive Belgian premiere of the "Eugene [...]

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, [...]

13 06, 2024

225 Years of Pushkin: Illustrations for “The Tale of Tsar Saltan” on Fabric Panels

2024-06-13T14:09:11+02:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Library, Meet Russia, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: , |

Natalya Maraeva created a stunning series of 12 fabric patchwork panels dedicated to Alexander Pushkin's "The Tale of Tsar Saltan." These unique works of art were made in honor of the 225th anniversary of the great poet and were exhibited at the "Slavic Kaleidoscope" exhibition at the Russian House in Brussels. The talented artist used fabric patches to create colorful illustrations that convey the magic and atmosphere of the famous fairy tale. Visitors to the Russian House are keenly examining the details of the panels, marveling at Natalya's craftsmanship and the intricacy of her work. Each piece of fabric is [...]

13 06, 2024

A mural was created for the Russian House in Brussels for Pushkin’s 225th Anniversary

2024-06-13T12:00:19+02:00June 13th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Library, Meet Russia, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: , , |

To commemorate the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, artist Anna Burkovskaya created a vibrant and impressive mural on the facade of the Russian House in Brussels. Anna decided to embody symbols of Russian culture and history in the mural. At the center of the composition is Pushkin himself, whose work is an integral part of world literature. Next to the poet in the mural are the majestic St. Isaac's Cathedral and the colorful St. Basil's Cathedral. These architectural masterpieces symbolize the cities where Pushkin was born and lived—Moscow and St. Petersburg, respectively. The process of [...]

10 06, 2024

Festive Evening “Pushkin and Glinka: Two Geniuses – One Era” Held in Brussels

2024-06-11T15:50:46+02:00June 10th, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Poushkin, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

To commemorate the 225th anniversary of A.S. Pushkin and the 220th anniversary of M.I. Glinka, as well as the International Day of the Russian Language. June 2024 was a significant month for global and Russian culture. In this month, two outstanding figures were born, five years apart, whose works became the foundation of Russian literature and music, based on national traditions of folklore, history, and the character of the Russian people: Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka and Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. This year marks their anniversaries – 220 and 225 years since their births, respectively. As part of the "Pushkin" year, the main [...]

10 06, 2024

Laying flowers at the Pushkin monument located in Pushkin Square in the Laeken district.

2024-06-10T12:53:17+02:00June 10th, 2024|Categories: Meet Russia, Poushkin, Russian House News|Tags: , , , , |

In Brussels, the staff of the Russian House celebrated the 225th anniversary of the birth of the great Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin. To mark this significant date, they laid flowers at the Pushkin monument located in Pushkin Square in the Laeken district. The event highlighted the poet's enduring significance and influence on world literature. After the flower-laying ceremony, the staff of the Russian House congratulated the direct descendants of Pushkin, who live in Brussels, on the anniversary. During this meeting, warm words were spoken about the poet's contribution to culture and his legacy, which continues to live in the hearts [...]

6 06, 2024

EXHIBITION “PUSHKIN AND MOSCOW”

2024-06-20T13:03:40+02:00June 6th, 2024|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , |

225th Anniversary of the Birth of the Great Russian Poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin State Museum of A.S. Pushkin (Moscow) June 20 - August 29 225-th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Pushkin celebrated in 2024. He is a poet whose name has become a symbol of the Russian language and Russian culture. He wrote such masterpieces as the novel in verse “Eugene Onegin”, the story “The Queen of Spades”, the tragedy “Boris Godunov” , poem "The Bronze Horseman". Pushkin's genius inspired composers Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Modest Mussorgsky to create operas staged on many stages around the [...]

28 05, 2024

Belgium premiere and exclusive screening: “Onegin” (2024)

2024-06-06T15:20:16+02:00May 28th, 2024|Categories: , , , , , |Tags: , , , , , , |

Free Registration To the 225th Anniversary of the Birth of Alexandre Pushkin The Russian House in Brussels will host an exclusive premiere of the film "Eugene Onegin," dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet, playwright, and prose writer Alexandre Pushkin. At the center of the plot, just like in Pushkin's novel, is the nobleman Eugene Onegin, who, tired of city life, goes to his ancestral estate in the countryside. The main role in the film is played by Viktor Dobronravov, who has shone for many years as Eugene on the stage of the Vakhtangov Theatre. The film [...]

23 05, 2024

Exhibition “Pushkin’s Сharacters in the Graphics of Nikolai Predein”

2024-07-10T16:34:49+02:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

Exhibition "Heroes of A.S. Pushkin's Works in the Graphics of Artist Nikolai Predein" To the 225th anniversary of A.S. Pushkin and the 220th anniversary of M.I. Glinka To the International Day of the Russian Language From the collections of the Pushkin Reserve and the collection of N.P. Predein Nikolai Predein — sculptor, graphic artist, poet — was born in the Trans-Urals. In 1986, he graduated from the Sverdlovsk Evening Art School. Since 1997, N.P. Predein has been a member of the Union of Artists of Russia. The artist is actively involved in exhibitions. His works are [...]

23 05, 2024

With Russian Roots: The Pushkin Family in Russia and Belgium

2024-05-23T15:15:35+02:00May 23rd, 2024|Categories: History & Memory, Poushkin, Russian House News, With Russian Roots|Tags: , , |

We continue to present the history of famous Russian families in Belgium - and this time one of the most famous families in Russia, the family of Alexander Pushkin, the greatest of Russian poets. His direct descendants - the poet's great-grandson and the last bearer of the Pushkin family name Alexander Alexandrovich Pushkin and his wife Maria Alexandrovna Pushkin-Durnovo, who is also a direct descendant of Nikolai Gogol, now live in the quiet metropolitan municipality of Uccle. Those gathered at the evening in the Russian House heard a unique story of Alexander Alexandrovich and Maria Alexandrovna about their great ancestor [...]

15 05, 2024

Concert “Pushkin and Glinka: two geniuses – one era”

2024-05-31T20:13:23+02:00May 15th, 2024|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

225th anniversary of A.S. Pushkin 220th anniversary of M.I. Glinka The International Day of the Russian Language Free Registration June 2024 is symbolic not only for Russian but also for world culture. In this month, with a difference of five years, two great individuals were born, who largely determined its further development: Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka and Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin. Two Russian geniuses, who laid the foundations of Russian literature and music on the national traditions of folklore, history, and the character of the Russian people, were contemporaries, creating in [...]

25 04, 2024

Art exhibition by our compatriots “Slavic kaleidoscope”

2024-05-31T15:11:44+02:00April 25th, 2024|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |

To the day of Slavic writing and culture To the 225th birthday anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin The Russian House in Brussels invites you to the exhibition “Slavic kaleidoscope” from the 23th of May till the 9th of June. That will extend the series of compatriots exhibitions “Art kaleidoscope”. Vernissage of the exhibition on May 22 The exhibition is timed to the state holidays of Russia: “Slavic writing and culture” and to the 225th anniversary of the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. These holidays are widely celebrated in Slavic countries. [...]

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