RLSRussian Language StudiesBiannual Journal
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News and developments from Russian Language Studies, listed from newest to oldest.

Autumn 2026 Call for Papers

Russian Language Studies invites scholars, researchers and students to submit original research articles and review papers for its Autumn 2026 issue. Submissions are welcome in Russian linguistics, Russian-language teaching, Russian literature, culture and translation. Manuscripts are accepted in Persian, Russian and English. Submission deadline: 1 December 2026 (10 Azar 1405). Publication date: 21 December 2026 (30 Azar 1405). All submissions will undergo an initial screening and scholarly peer review; publication is subject to final acceptance. Please visit the journal website for submission requirements and author guidelines.

International cooperation in scholarly peer review

As part of its efforts to strengthen international academic cooperation and specialist peer review, Russian Language Studies has introduced members of its editorial team to two partner journals. Dr. Mahnaz Norouzi, a respected member of the journal’s Russian-language editorial section, was nominated to cooperate in reviewing manuscripts for Cuadernos de Rusística Española (CRE), affiliated with the University of Granada, Spain. Dr. Mehdi Mohajer of Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz and Dr. Shima Ebrahimi of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad were introduced for peer-review cooperation with Educational Role of Language (ERL) at the University of Gdańsk, Poland. The cooperation is intended to facilitate the exchange of reviewing expertise, support rigorous scholarly evaluation and strengthen links among academic journals.

First journal version submitted for ISSN registration

The first version of Russian Language Studies was submitted to the National Library of Iran and the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance for review as part of the process of obtaining an International Standard Serial Number (ISSN). The registration process is being followed up with the relevant authorities; the final outcome will be announced once officially confirmed.

First issue completed with seven research articles

The first issue of Russian Language Studies was completed with seven research articles published on the journal website. The seventh article appeared on 25 October 2026. Full texts and bibliographic information are available in the Published Articles section.

Journal launch and publication of the first article

Russian Language Studies began its online activity with the publication of its first article on 17 September 2026. The journal provides an academic platform for research on the Russian language, language education, linguistics, literature, culture and translation, and accepts scholarly manuscripts in Persian, Russian and English.