About the journal

Information about the aims, tasks and mission of the journal

General information

The Gosfilmofond of Russia Bulletin is a cultural and educational journal devoted to the cinematic heritage as part of Russian and world culture.


Main areas and sections

  • Science and technology: advanced methods of film archive work, restoration of film materials, preservation of film and photographic materials.
  • History and modernity: research into the history of cinema and film archiving; analysis of the current state and prospects of the industry.
  • International experience and cultural integration: cooperation with international archives, cultural integration of new regions of Russia.
  • Education and outreach: teaching materials and special projects for young audiences.
  • Cultural venue: coverage of the Illusion cinema and other Gosfilmofond projects.

Aims, tasks and mission

The journal aims to make the archival cinematic heritage accessible to researchers and the wider public and to support professional discussion of preservation.


Target audience

The journal is addressed to:

  • Researchers and teachers
  • Students of the humanities and film specialties
  • Museum, archive and library staff
  • Restorers, film scholars and historians
  • Film technicians and digital specialists

Frequency and access

The journal is published twice a year; the current issue and the archive are available on the website.


Founder and publisher

The founder and publisher of the journal is Gosfilmofond of Russia.


State media registration

The journal is registered as a mass medium in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.