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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 [...]

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 [...]

29 05, 2024

Slavic Writing and Culture Day Celebrated in Brussels

2024-05-31T15:14:15+02:00May 29th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions, Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

On May 22, the Russian House in Brussels became the center of the celebration of Slavic Writing and Culture Day, presenting guests with a unique program called "The Songs of the Spring Calendar" performed by the Folk Music Ensemble “Zolotoj plyos”. The event gathered numerous spectators eager to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Slavic traditions and cultural heritage. The evening’s program began with traditional spring period songs, covering the time span from Maslenitsa to Egorya. The sounds of ancient melodies and the vocal talents of the Folk Music Ensemble “Zolotoj plyos” ensemble members immersed the listeners in the magic [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

8 02, 2024

Student’s Day was celebrated in Brussels together with musicians from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music

2024-02-09T12:26:00+01:00February 8th, 2024|Categories: Russian House News, Russian language|Tags: , , , |

On January 25, the Russian House in Brussels hosted an event in honor of St. Tatiana's Day. The evening began with an open Russian language lesson given by Vera Georgievna Bunina, Director of the Russian House in Brussels. Despite the unusual timing of the lecture, the large number of listeners was a pleasant surprise. Students showcased their talents through the recitation of poems by Pushkin and Fet, delving into themes of love, nature, and philosophy. Additionally, the audience was actively and emotionally engaged by a series of riddle-like poems presented from [...]

21 12, 2023

St.Tatiana Students’ Day with Gnesin Academy of Music

2024-01-24T11:04:16+01:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: , , , , |Tags: , , |

Free Registration One of the favorite Russian winter traditions is the celebration of Tatiana’s Day, or Students Day, which take place on 25th of January.  This tradition was established back in centuries: that day in 1755 Empress Elizabeth of Russia signed a decree for establishment of the Moscow State University, the first University in Russia. For many generations of Russians this day is a true symbol youth and happy student’s life. 25th of January 2024 we invite you to celebrate the Students Day with the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and its alumni - two fantastic Moscow musicians , [...]

30 05, 2023

Literature Salon: “Asya” by Ivan Turgenev

2023-05-30T11:22:08+02:00May 30th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , , |

"I have never seen a more restless creature. She never sat still for a moment; she would get up, run into the house, and come back again, singing softly, often laughing in a strange way. It seemed as if she were laughing not at what she heard, but at various thoughts that came into her head. Her large eyes looked straight, bright, and boldly, but sometimes her eyelids would slightly narrow, and then her gaze suddenly became deep and tender." "Asya" by Ivan Turgenev. Dear readers! Our next and final literary salon before the summer vacation will be dedicated to [...]

15 05, 2023

Literature salon:” All things hidden will be revealed “(crime books)

2023-05-22T16:19:56+02:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , |

He recalled his travelling companion's agitated sleep - was it really sleep? - his sighs, and his sobbing. Then the two dangling legs, the patent-leather shoes and hand-knitted socks . . . An insipid face. Glazed eyes. And Maigret was not surprised to see a grey beard eating into his cheeks. («The Madman of Bergerac» Georges Simenon) I think that in terms of popularity, few genres can compete with detective stories. Detectives are read by both men and women, both young and wise old men, and professionals in the investigation, and amateurs. That is why we decided that the next [...]

5 05, 2023

Conversation table, free online Russian lesson. B1-C1 levels.

2023-05-05T14:12:12+02:00May 5th, 2023|Categories: , |Tags: |

С днем рождения, Петербург! Once a month, the meeting of the Conversation Table club is taking place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. This free online class are dedicated to the Russian real life topics and situations – regions, cities, sites, monuments and traditional dishes! We invite everyone who speaks Russian at the B1-C1 level to our club. Free Registration

22 02, 2023

Conversation table, free online Russian lesson. B1-C1 levels.

2023-04-22T09:51:27+02:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: |Tags: |

"Транссиб. Приехали!" Once a month, the meeting of the Conversation Table club is taking place on the virtual platform of the Russian House in Brussels. This free online class are dedicated to the Russian real life topics and situations – regions, cities, sites, monuments and traditional dishes! In February, we started our virtual journey along the Trans-Siberian Railway. In March, we visited online Nizhny Novgorod, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. On April 28 at 18.30 online , we'll finish our journey in the legendary Vladivostok and continue our conversation about the verbs of motion with prefixes, which are so loved by all [...]

14 02, 2023

Literary lounge-café

2023-03-02T20:55:14+01:00February 14th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , , |

Dear readers of literature! We invite you to our literary salon-cafe! Literary salons take their origins in the past, when people gathered in a certain circle to discuss a fashion author, to talk about trends and trends in literature, to meet each other and celebrities, to eat, to taste champagne... Anyway, have a good time. The idea of creating our literary salon-cafe: to gather not just literary lovers, but to sit for a cup of tea with a cake, discussing your favorite book heroes, authors, and maybe to present your creativity. Why not? Who knows what talents lie within us. [...]

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