About the Journal
ISSN: 2658-6029 (print version), 2658-3615 (on-line version)
Certificate of mass media registration: PI No. FS 77 - 73027 of 06/06/2018.
“Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. International Relations” is a quarterly journal.
Publication language: Russian, English.
The journal is indexed in: EBSCO, Ulrich’s Periodicals Directory, eLIBRARY.ru, EastView, Cyberleninka, Russian Science Citation index on the Web of Science platform.
Subscription index for the Press of Russia catalog: 36846.
History of the journal
1995–2007 — Vestnik of Saint Petersburg State University. Series 6. Philosophy, political science, sociology, psychology, law, international relations (ISSN 1560-1390)
2008–2014 — Vestnik of Saint Petersburg State University. Series 6. Philosophy. Culturology. Political science. Law. International relations (ISSN 1995-0055)
2015–2017 — Vestnik of Saint Petersburg State University. Political science. International relations (ISSN 2411-121X)
2018 — current — Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. International Relations (ISSN 2658-6029)
Founder
Saint Petersburg State University
Publisher
St. Petersburg University Press
6th Line V.O., 11/21, Saint Petersburg, 199004, Russia
Director of the St. Petersburg University Press: Elena V. Lebedkina
Vestnik of St. Petersburg University. International Relations is a peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary academic journal, focusing on topical issues of contemporary theory and practice of international relations. The growing turbulence and rising instability in international relations requires novel approaches to examine world processes and foreign policies of countries. The diversity of opinion and independent thinking comprise a prerequisite for forming theoretical concepts and practical recommendations in the field of international relations. Contributors to the Journal are a fine cohort of experts from universities and research institutions across Russia and other countries around the world. The Editorial Board actively corresponds with leading national and international research centres and think-tanks, as well as with professional associations in the field of international relations, engaged in a comprehensive study of regions and countries.
The mission of the Journal is to accumulate and disseminate new knowledge, foster ground-breaking research findings in the area of international relations and promote a comprehensive study of particular regions and countries.
The Journal is unique for its ability to encourage a comprehensive theoretical investigation of the evolving dynamics of the global order, including mutually competing trends such as multi-polarity and multilateralism, regional integration and the increasing role of the state, as well as the digitisation of international relations. A particular focus is on Russia’s relationships with the West as well as with new centres of power and their role in the world arena.
Objective
The Journal’s objective is to facilitate innovative and interdisciplinary debate among researchers with a diverging set of theoretical perspectives and opinions across a wide range of countries.
The Journal aims to:
- Publish the results of interdisciplinary research on the most relevant international issues;
- Study new trends within the current world processes and reveal problems that require further research;
- Promote close contact and cooperation between academics in various countries;
- Support the career progress of young researchers through the opportunity to share their findings with a wider academic community.
Academic Scope
The Journal covers a broad range of topics and domains such as:
- The dynamics of contemporary world order;
- Major trends and controversies within current international relations;
- Main challenges faced by regions and countries;
- Key areas of Russian foreign policy;
- Topical issues of theory and history of international relations.
Publication Genres
- research articles (approximately 6000-9000 words);
- discussion articles (2000 words);
- review articles (4000 words);
- book reviews (2000 words).
Target Audience
The Journal is intended for scholars, teachers and experts, public servants and personnel of international organisations, business professionals and journalists who are engaged in academic research and practice of international relations.
