It is a daily online publication devoted to cultural, political and social issues in Russia.
The original Russian Journal was founded on July 14, 1997.
Its chief sections are: On Reading, Politics, Entertainment, Web Stylistics and Essays & Views.
[citation needed] The Russian Journal is a project of the Russian Institute, an autonomous non-profit institution founded by private individuals and the Vek XX I Mir magazine.
The project is financed by citizens of the Russian Federation on a non-commercial basis.