Berlin, Germany – Staff members from the “Russian House” in Berlin have departed for Moscow following the center’s closure and the cessation of its activities. This development reflects the ongoing repercussions of political tensions between Russia and Germany. For years, the center served as a venue for promoting Russian culture and language, as well as for organizing artistic, educational, and scientific events. Additionally, it hosted seminars, exhibitions, and various programs aimed at fostering engagement between Russian and German societies.
The return of the workers to Russia came after the center’s activities in Berlin stopped. This happened at a time when relations between Moscow and Berlin were witnessing a sharp decline against the backdrop of disagreements related to the war in Ukraine and European policies towards Russia. The closure of the “Russian House” is the latest indication of the decline in Russian activities and institutions of a cultural nature in Germany. This comes amid the continuation of mutual measures and restrictions between the two sides. This coincided with the continuing state of tension between Moscow and a number of European capitals. This was reflected in multiple fields, including cultural, educational, and scientific cooperation. These areas constituted one of the channels of communication between Russia and Germany.
