a quarterly themed journal of quality reading from Russia
Chtenia is the Russian word for “readings.” And it is the title of our quarterly literary journal of quality fiction, non-fiction and photography, published in a convenient and portable paperback book format. Edited by Tamara Edelman, Chtenia is the only regularly published journal of Russian fiction in English translation. And yet the fiction is only part of it!
Themed issues: Each issue of Chtenia has a theme, and its 128+ pages of readings touch on that theme, using it as a looking glass into aspects of Russian culture, history and life.
Fiction: Featuring the quality translations of past and present Russian literature you have come to expect from the publishers of Russian Life. Chtenia illuminates little-known works by famous Russian writers and inaugurates the English language careers of others.
Non-fiction: Unillustrated works of non-fiction, including memoirs, humor, travel essays and more.
Miscellany: Poetry by Russian authors, past and present; black and white photography; illustrations; trenchant observations and other odds and ends to break up our longer pieces.
Back issues sell for $12, but you can subscribe for a year for just $35 — a savings of almost 30%! [Click over here to see a listing of back issues and their contents.]
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