🧵 July 30 marks World Embroidery Day

🇷🇺 For centuries, embroidery in Russia has been much more than a decorative element for clothing and household items — it has been a true language of symbols. Passed down from generation to generation, embroidered patterns reflected family history, regional traditions, and often served as protective talismans.

✨ Every region of Russia has developed its own distinctive embroidery traditions:

🔹Goldwork embroidery originated in Ancient Rus and became especially renowned in the town of Torzhok. Patterns created with gold and silver threads adorned royal garments, church vestments, and ceremonial decorations.
🔹White stich embroidery of the Russian North emerged in the Arkhangelsk and Vologda provinces. Delicate geometric openwork patterns stitched on white linen are celebrated for their remarkable lightness and elegance.
🔹Cross stitch embroidery, which originated in the Novgorod province, is famous for its intricate drawn-thread technique. Each piece resembles the finest lace created with nothing more than a needle and thread.
🔹Nizhny Novgorod embroidery is known for its floral ornaments and its distinctive combination of red, white, and golden hues.
🔹Tambour embroidery of the Volga region is created using a special hook, producing smooth chain stitches and expressive floral motifs.

🪡 Embroidery adorned a wide variety of everyday and ceremonial items — from festive shirts to wedding towels, tablecloths, and rushnyks (traditional embroidered ritual towels). Every ornament carried a symbolic meaning. Images of the sun, birds, tree of life, and diamonds were believed to bring prosperity, protect the home, and symbolize the continuity of the family line.

❤️ Today, the traditions of Russian embroidery continue to thrive. Folk artisans preserve centuries-old techniques, while contemporary designers draw inspiration from historic patterns, proving that this rich cultural heritage remains relevant in the 21st century.

📆 В рамках отмечаемого Дня памяти российских воинов, погибших в Первой мировой войне, 3 августа с.г. Посол России в Бельгии Д.В.Гончар, дипломаты Посольства и сотрудники Русского дома в Брюсселе возложили венки и цветы на центральном кладбище коммуны Иксель г. Брюсселя, где покоятся 13 русских солдат, павших в Первую мировую войну. Их подвиг — неотъемлемая часть нашей общей истории и общей памяти.

Как подчеркнул Д.В.Гончар, «наша страна неуклонно чтит героизм воинов, отдавших жизни за Отечество, в том числе во исполнение союзнического долга. Посольство продолжит уделять особое внимание работе по сохранению исторической памяти».

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📸 Night Russia through the lens of Anton Shvain — a whole new world.

These photos capture Moscow and St. Petersburg, the mighty Motherland Calls statue, the quiet charm of Kalyazin, and the vastness of mountains and lakes. At night, familiar silhouettes turn almost mystical: city lights draw new lines, shadows hide the everyday, and the spaces feel alive in a different way.

At the Russian House in Brussels, we love sharing moments like these. They’re a way to show the scale, beauty, and quiet soul of Russia to our international friends — and to give our compatriots a little piece of home. 🌍❤️

Which corner of Russia would you like to see at night? Drop a comment — maybe Anton will capture it one day. 👇

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