When was The Russian Review founded?
The Russian Review was founded in 1941. Its first issue was published in November 1941, during the period following Nazi Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union.
Questions about The Russian Review
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Who founded The Russian Review journal?
The Russian Review was founded by a small group of Russian emigres and American scholars, including Professor Dmitri Von Mohrenschildt and William Henry Chamberlin, a historian and journalist who became an anti-Soviet advocate.
Who published in the first issue of The Russian Review?
The first issue included contributions from author Vladimir Nabokov, activist Helene Iswolsky, and historian Michael Karpovich, who was described as the father of Slavic Studies in the United States.
Who publishes The Russian Review today?
The Russian Review is published quarterly by Wiley-Blackwell for the Contact Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies at the University of Kansas.
What topics does The Russian Review cover?
The Russian Review covers the history, literature, culture, fine arts, cinema, society, and politics of Russia, the former Soviet Union, and the former Russian Empire. Its themes include gender, sexuality, theatre, geography, political history, military history, and material culture.
Who is the current editor of The Russian Review?
Erik R. Scott became editor of The Russian Review in 2020, replacing Dr. Eve Levin of the University of Kansas, who retired.