RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism

Editor-in-Chief: Aleksandr G. Kovalenko, PhD (Philology), Professor

ISSN: 2312-9220 (Print) ISSN: 2312-9247 (Online)

Founded in 1996. Publication frequency: quarterly

Open Access: Open Access. APC: no article processing charge

Peer-Review: double blind. Publication language: Russian, English

PUBLISHER: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)

 Journal History

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"RUDN Journal of Studies in Literature and Journalism" has been published since 1996. Periodicity – once a quarter.

The journal is a peer-reviewed academic publication in the field of literary studies and journalism. 

The objectives of the journal are the implementation of academic exchange and cooperation between Russian and foreign literary critics and journalists, as well as specialists in related fields; publication of the results of original research on a wide range of interdisciplinary problems concerning literary studies and journalism, coverage of academic activities. The priority areas of the journal are the history of World literature and Russian literatures, theory of literature, history and theory of journalism, mass communication and media, advertising, public relations in Russia and abroad.

The journal aims to discuss theoretical and practical issues related to the literary process, prose, poetry, drama, literary criticism, genres of journalism, press, radio and television, advertising, public relations. Main thematic sections of the journal are: Literature of countries and peoples of the world, History of Russian literature, Modern literary process, Comparative Studies. Russian literature abroad, History and theory of journalism, New media, Practical journalism, Axiology of journalism, Journalistic education.

The journal pays great attention to the publication of thematic issues.

The journal publishes scientific and review articles and reports of famous Russian and foreign scientists and young researchers, doctoral students and postgraduate students. Book reviews, a chronicle of scientific life (reviews of scientific events, information about conferences, scientific projects, etc.) are also published. 

The editorial board consists of scholars from Russia, the United States, Qatar, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Sweden, India, and Slovakia.

The journal is published in accordance with the policies of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics).