Russian Imperial Era Periodicals:
a Bibliography and Reference Guide
(ImPressDB)
Russian Imperial Era Periodicals: a Bibliography and Reference Guide (ImPressDB) is a comprehensive research database of periodicals and serials from the time of the Russian Empire, published between 1702 and 1917. It includes publications from within the Russian Empire itself, across its diverse linguistic and cultural regions, as well as from some territories under its influence, and from the Austrian Empire (Austria-Hungary), Germany and other countries. The database also covers periodicals published by the empire’s diaspora in various parts of the world, including those by émigrés, political exiles, and immigrant communities, offering a broad, transnational perspective on the era’s printed media.
Subject Area: Slavic and East European Studies.
Publications, described in the database, span a broad range of disciplines.
Chronological Coverage: 1702 – 1917.
Geographical Reach: Russian Empire, Austrian Empire (Austria-Hungary), diaspora, émigré and political exile press.
Language: 62 languages.
One of a kind Comprehensive Coverage: Over 37,000 continuously updated entries with descriptions and 6,000+ cover images.
Primary Sources Used: 373 bibliographies, encyclopedias, monographs and online sources.
Intended for: Academic and public libraries, colleges and universities, independent researchers, and students.
