Kontrapunkt literary magazine

[Mikhail Volodin]

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

I am the editor of a new Russian literary magazine  Kontrapunkt . This
is the only monthly* Russian-language literary magazine which is
currently being published in the United States.  The first issue
containing 192 pages came out in January of 1999 with an initial
circulation of 3,000 copies. The second one is released yesterday.
Its mission is to give the splintered Russian writers a venue
to publish their works under one aegis. It helps to inform about new
trends in Russian literature in Diaspora countries and especially in
Russia and former Soviet Republics, and also to present an overview of
contemporary world of Russian literature.
Kontrapunkt includes staple sections such as prose, poetry, essay,
criticism, reviews of books and cultural events, ratings of bestsellers
of the month. One can find works by famous authors together with
writings of talented beginners, and traditional literature along side
the avant-garde.
The magazine is aimed at amateur avid readers as well as specialists in
Russian literature.
I look forward to seeing you among the subscribers, readers and
contributors of this new creative endeavor.
You may find additional information about Kontrapunkt at
http://www.k-punkt.com
I will be happy to answer any questions via e-mail editor at k-punkt.com or

by phone 617-232 4366.

Yours,
Mikhail Volodin,
Editor-in-Chief



* There will be 9 issues published during the first year (three in the
first six months).