Sources on the History of Spiritual Culture of Russia

The issue has been formed.

The thematic issue of the journal is supposed to consist of articles devoted to topical issues of studying the traditional spiritual culture of Russia in the 16^th – 20^th centuries. Research articles should present the results of the analysis of documentary and narrative sources, both well-known and newly introduced into scientific circulation. The issue commemorates the 60^th anniversary of the beginning of the archaeological discovery of Siberia, the 95^th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding historian of Russia, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Nikolai Nikolaevich Pokrovskiy and the 50^th anniversary of the Archaeography and Source Studies Sector of the Institute of History of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

“Eternal Contribution” – Target Funds in the History of Charity

Deadline for submitting articles: until February 15, 2025.

The issue will reflect the results of the latest research on the history of such an insufficiently studied area of charity as endowments. This topic has been actively developed in recent years in connection with the establishment of the annual Eternal Contribution Award by the National Association of Endowments. Both award winners and everyone are invited to participate in the preparation of the issue.

The Resettlement Society in Time and Space

Deadline for submitting articles: until July 1, 2025.

Modern Siberian society has become the result of a centuries-old migration movement. Moreover, it is important to consider resettlement to Siberia not as a separate event, but as a component of global migration processes. The approach to migration as a way of life is also important. Another significant aspect of the formation of Siberian society is the presence of internal and external relations among immigrants as part of society. In this context, a migrant is a connecting link, an intermediary for communities separated by large spaces and borders, including temporal and cultural ones. It is also necessary to take into account the historical context of the migration movement, the volume and directions of migration, the territorial specifics and intensity of migration processes, the quantitative and ethnonational composition of migrants, voluntary and forced resettlement. The resettlement society, as a category/object of historical analysis, requires additional study, including using modern multidisciplinary approaches. The editorial board suggests discussing the specifics and significance of this phenomenon in the history of Siberia, Russia and the world. Reports on scientific events, reviews of the latest literature on the topic of the issue, reviews and responses to out-of-print publications.

“You didn’t Know How Your Names Would Shine with Glory”: 200 Years since the Decembrist Uprising

Deadline for submitting articles: until September 1, 2025.

In 2025, a significant date in Russian history is celebrated – the 200^th anniversary of the uprising on Senate Square. The title of our anniversary issue contains lines by Georgy Ivanov dedicated to the Decembrists and defining their significance in the historical and cultural memory of Russia. The revolt of December 14, 1825 was based on a powerful socio-political movement that went down in history as the Decembrist movement. In different periods, attitudes towards the Decembrists varied, but today the “firstborn of freedom” are again slowly but surely getting out from under the burden of historical falsifications and occupy a strong place in the historical and cultural tradition. Decembrist museums are developing, conferences are being held, including youth ones. This is a national memory that has broken through decades, through a difficult time of denial. Why is this happening? In the anniversary issue of the journal, we will try to understand the historiographical and cultural processes and assess this truly unique phenomenon. Modern Decembrist studies continue to develop actively and, perhaps, the upcoming 200^th anniversary, following the example of the 150^th anniversary of the Decembrist uprising celebrated in 1975, will give rise to a qualitatively new period in the study of the topic.