Srednevekovaya Rus'

Srednevekovaya Rus' (Medieval Rus') is a Russian historiographical journal and continuing publication series dedicated to the history of Rus' from the emergence of statehood to the end of the 15th century, understood within the broader European concept of the Middle Ages. It was founded in the mid-1990s by a group of researchers specializing in the Russian Middle Ages, with the first issue appearing in 1997 (though the cover is dated 1996). The publication is known for its rigorous peer review and strict selection of texts, as well as for its lack of restrictions on the length of contributions, allowing both lengthy articles (sometimes effectively short monographs) and extensive reviews to be published. As of the early 2020s, fifteen issues have been released. The journal is associated with Chelyabinsk State University, as indicated by its website domain (csu.ru). The editorial board welcomes readers and maintains an online presence with information on published volumes, the editorial board, authors, and a library. The publication serves as a platform for scholarly work on medieval Russian history, including research articles, source publications, and reviews. Its website, designed and structured by D.M. Kotyshev, has been maintained from 2010 to 2024. The journal is indexed in Wikidata as a Russian historiographical journal. It remains an active and respected venue for medieval Russian studies.

Srednevekovaya Rus' was established in the mid-1990s by a group of researchers of the Russian Middle Ages. The founding idea was to create a publication that would encompass works on Russian history from the formation of statehood to the end of the 15th century, aligning with the European understanding of the Middle Ages. The first issue was published in 1997, although the cover date is 1996. The journal was designed to include research articles, publications of historical sources, and reviews. Two key principles were established: strict selection and peer review of submitted texts, and no restrictions on the length of published works. This allowed for the publication of both lengthy articles, sometimes functioning as small monographs, and extensive reviews. Over the years, the publication has continued regularly, with fifteen issues released by the early 2020s. The editorial board has maintained an online presence, with a website designed and structured by D.M. Kotyshev, active from 2010 to 2024. The journal is associated with Chelyabinsk State University, as reflected in its website domain. It remains a notable venue for medieval Russian studies.

• 2024

  Website copyright updated to 2024; fifteen issues published to date.

• 2010

  Website designed and launched by D.M. Kotyshev.

• 1997

  First issue of Srednevekovaya Rus' published (cover date 1996).

A rigorous, peer-reviewed academic publication series for medieval Russian history, with no length restrictions on contributions.

• Srednevekovaya Rus' journal issues

  Fifteen issues published as of 2024, containing research articles, source publications, and reviews.

1. 1Средневековая Русь. Официальный сайт продолжающегося изданияmedievalrus.csu.ru
2. 2Wikidata entry for Srednevekovaya Rus'wikidata.org