Russisches Haus

Russisches Haus is a cultural center and cinema located in a seven-story Soviet Modernist building in Berlin-Mitte with limestone and granite facades. The facility contains multiple halls for film screenings, live performances, and cultural exhibitions across its floors.

The building opened in 1984 as the House of Soviet Science and Culture, representing the architectural style of that era. It served as a space for cultural exchange between the Soviet Union and East Germany during the Cold War period.

The center brings together people from different backgrounds through film screenings and cultural events that reflect Russian and German artistic traditions. Visitors experience how cinema and arts create connections between communities and cultures.

The building is easy to locate with clear entrances and information areas to help visitors navigate the different halls and spaces. It is helpful to check the event schedule in advance since programming varies throughout the year.

The two-story foyer with its grand central staircase creates an impressive entrance experience that captures the Soviet Modernist design philosophy. This architectural feature immediately conveys the scale and ambition of the original design concept.

Location: Berlin-Mitte

Architectural style: Soviet Modernist architecture

GPS coordinates: 52.51340,13.38890

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25