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21, Rue du Méridien, 1210 Bruxelles, Belgium

Russian House Brussels

Space and Gagarin

21 04, 2026

Exclusive Meeting with Hero of Russia, Cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko Held in Brussels

2026-04-21T16:38:14+02:00April 21st, 2026|Categories: Innovation, Russian House News|Tags: , , , |

On April 17, an exclusive meeting with Hero of the Russian Federation, pilot-cosmonaut Andrey Ivanovich Borisenko took place at the Russian House in Brussels. The event was held as part of “Space Week,” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Guests had the opportunity to learn firsthand about the journey from dreaming of space to an actual flight, how life and work are organized in orbit, and the challenges cosmonauts face. Particular interest was sparked by real stories from space missions shared by Andrey Borisenko. Andrey Borisenko was born in 1964 in Leningrad. From an early age, [...]

14 04, 2026

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

2026-04-24T11:04:06+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. [...]

13 04, 2026

Exclusive meeting with Hero of Russia, pilot-cosmonaut Andrey Borisenko

2026-04-14T11:34:48+02:00April 13th, 2026|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

Language: Russian / French On April 17, as part of the “Space Week” dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, an exclusive meeting with Hero of the Russian Federation, pilot-cosmonaut Andrey Ivanovich Borisenko will take place at the Russian House in Brussels. Free Registration At the meeting you will learn: — how the journey from dream to spaceflight unfolds, — what life and work in orbit are like, — what challenges cosmonauts face, — and hear real stories from space missions. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions not [...]

9 04, 2026

Family Club Blog: Space Workshop

2026-04-13T14:54:08+02:00April 9th, 2026|Categories: History Club, Kids Club, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , |

On Saturday, April 4, 2026, a space-themed workshop took place within the walls of our Russian House. The event was dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Without a doubt, everyone knows that the first human in space was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. The workshop was led by the well-known and beloved artist Anna Burkovskaya. She began by telling the children who Yuri Gagarin was, and her story captivated not only the young participants but also their parents. Here is what she told them. Yuri Gagarin was born on March 9, 1934, in the village of Klushino. [...]

2 04, 2026

Art Exhibition “My Cosmos” by Irina Iakimenko (Belgium)

2026-04-04T16:20:37+02:00April 2nd, 2026|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

World Cosmonautics Day – 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight A solo exhibition by artist Irina Iakimenko will take place at the Russian House in Brussels. April 13–24 The exhibition is dedicated to the theme of space — both external and the inner world of a person. In her works, the artist explores images of the universe, combining elements of imagination, personal experiences, and reflections on humanity’s place in the world. Irina’s childhood unfolded in an atmosphere shaped largely by a generation that lived through the war and the Siege of Leningrad. Her worldview was [...]

26 03, 2026

Exhibition “The Energy of Space” by the artist Sergey Kraynev

2026-03-30T18:01:06+02:00March 26th, 2026|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

World Cosmonautics Day – 65 years since the first human spaceflight From April 10 to 26, the Russian House in Brussels presents the exhibition “Energy of Space” by artist Sergey Kraynev. Outdoor stands of the Russian House in Brussels No apparatus, even the most advanced, is capable of conveying what is revealed to a person in space. Only the human eye and the artist’s brush can bring to the viewer the beauty of Earth, the mystery and infinity of the Universe. Sergey Kraynev is a cosmic artist from the city of Engels, Saratov region, a graduate of the Saratov College [...]

13 03, 2026

International Historical Competition “First in Space”

2026-03-13T10:24:20+01:00March 13th, 2026|Categories: Contests&Olympiads, Meet Russia, Our Compatriots, Science|Tags: , , |

Compatriots aged 14–17 from countries abroad are invited to participate. To participate, prepare a video presentation on one of the topics and send it to mmds.helpdesk@gmail.com by March 15. Topics: The impact of Yuri Gagarin’s flight on global science and society The first human spaceflight: chronology of the historic event The role of Sergei Korolev in Yuri Gagarin’s flight Gagarin as a symbol of space diplomacy Russia’s achievements in space Space stations of the USSR and Russia The contribution of the peoples of the USSR to the first human spaceflight The reflection of Gagarin’s flight in art, architecture and literature [...]

10 04, 2025

Exhibition “The First Space Crew. Who Will Become a Cosmonaut?”

2025-04-22T12:19:38+02:00April 10th, 2025|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , |

For Cosmonautics Day Language: Russian The photo exhibition is dedicated to the first space crew and the people who were pioneers in the exploration of space. The stands feature rare archival photographs capturing key moments in the history of cosmonautics: training and preparation of the first cosmonauts, the everyday life of the space crew, as well as iconic images of Yuri Gagarin, Alexei Leonov, Valentina Tereshkova, and other legends of Russian space history. Russia is rightfully considered the birthplace of cosmonautics. It was here that the first ideas of venturing beyond Earth were conceived and brought to life. It was [...]

6 08, 2024

Meteorites and extraterrestrial matter were discussed at “Innovation Night” meeting in Brussels

2024-08-07T18:08:34+02:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Education in Russia, Meet Russia, Russian House News, Science|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Victor Grokhovsky Professor, Candidate of Technical Sciences (PhD). Ural Federal University, Institute of Physics and Technology, EXTRA TERRA CONSORTIUM laboratory. Member of the Committee on Meteorites of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the International Meteoritical Society On the 1st of August 2024 in the Russian House in Brussels was held a lecture-"round table", which was held by Professor Viktor Grokhovsky of the Ural Federal University, named after the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, who was in Belgium in connection with participation in the international conference - "86th Annual Congress [...]

18 04, 2024

Virtual tour of the “Samara Cosmic” Museum

2024-04-18T12:20:13+02:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Exhibitions|Tags: , , , , |

On the occasion of Cosmonautics Day and the 90th anniversary of the birth of the first cosmonaut of the planet, Yuri Gagarin, a virtual tour took place at the Museum and Exhibition Center "Samara Cosmic" (a temporary site of the museum at the GudOK shopping center). During the tour, viewers were introduced to models of spacecraft, samples of structural elements used in rocket construction, astronaut nutrition, and space suits. The exhibition screens inside display informative multimedia content, where you can find answers to the most interesting questions about how astronauts live on the orbital station, how they work and relax, [...]

9 04, 2024

International humanitarian event called the Star Dictation ‘Let’s Go!’

2024-04-09T12:33:25+02:00April 9th, 2024|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

On the 90th anniversary of Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin For Cosmonautics Day Rossotrudnichestvo traditionally hosts an international humanitarian event called the Star Dictation ‘Let’s Go!’. The first Star Dictation was held on April 12, 2021 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Space enthusiasts from Russia, Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Malaysia, Portugal attended the event, more than 17,000 people from 45 countries. On the 90th anniversary of Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin, the first Earth’s cosmonaut, Rossotrudnichestvo invites once again both Russians and foreigners with an interest in space to test their knowledge. In 2024, [...]

21 03, 2024

Museum Day. Virtual tour of the museum “Samara Cosmic”

2024-03-21T16:18:24+01:00March 21st, 2024|Categories: , , , |Tags: , , , , |

Museum Day. "Samara Cosmic" To the Day of Cosmonautics To the 90th anniversary of the birth of the first cosmonaut of the planet Yuri Gagarin On April 10 on the virtual site of the Russian House in Brussels will be held an online tour in cooperation with the Museum and Exhibition Center "Samara Cosmic" (temporary site of the museum in TC Gudok) Language: Russian/French Free Registration Here you can see models of spacecrafts, samples of structural elements used in the construction of rockets, food for astronauts, space suit. The screens inside the exposition display informative multimedia content, where you [...]

4 04, 2023

Photo exhibition «The Amazing Earth» by the cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky

2026-03-30T17:57:51+02:00April 4th, 2023|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

World Cosmonautics Day — 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight April 13–24 To mark World Cosmonautics Day and the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight, the photo exhibition “Amazing Earth” will take place. The exhibition features photographs taken by Hero of Russia, cosmonaut Sergey Ryazansky during his first and second space missions. Each image tells its own story, united by a deep respect for Earth and admiration for its beauty. Visitors will see landscapes resembling frost patterns on glass, winding mountain ranges and riverbeds, mosaics of agricultural fields, and the sparkling lights of cities. These views appear as [...]

24 03, 2023

Photo exhibition “THE SKY, THE COSMOS, THE MAN (myths, legends and reality)”

2023-04-24T16:37:51+02:00March 24th, 2023|Categories: |Tags: , |

To the day of cosmonautics Engravings from the XVI-XX centuries  From the private collection of V. Belikov       What is impossible today       Will become possible tomorrow E. Tsiolkovsky Since ancient times, the inhabitants of the Earth have been looking for answers to their questions. They wondered how our planet is organised. And as they were looking up at the sky above their heads, they wondered what was beyond that blue dome filled with dots of light. The dream of leaving the Earth, the dream of flying and the desire to soar through the air like a bird have never [...]

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