On April 16 at 18:00, a presentation of the book “Behind the Facade”  by our friends—local historians—will take place in Helsinki. Local history is not about boring dates from textbooks, but about living stories of houses, streets, and people. It’s when you look at an old entrance hall and suddenly realize it is more than a hundred years old and has its own memory. In Saint Petersburg, local history has become part of the city’s culture. Almost every building holds its own story—from imperial...

💬 Friends, this Friday, April 3 at 19:00, we invite you to a new format of our meetings — debates! The first important topic we want to discuss: Should the state punish speech that does not call for violence but may be perceived as offensive or dangerous? Format:  a moderator asks a question, after which two participants present their positions in turns, debate, and ask each other questions. Then everyone is welcome to join the open discussion. The most important thing is to remember that...

Friends, while we are preparing new and exciting events for you, we invite you to take part in the events organized by our friends and partners.The beginning of spring in Helsinki has turned out to be rich in events related to Russian-speaking culture! 6 March at 17:00  — A concert and presentation of new songs by the wonderful Maria Konoshenko. Address: Fabianinkatu 24, Common Room (3rd floor). Free entry, more information: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVgMGxgjYVQ/ 7 March at 13:00  — The...