Russian voice in “own” abroad

The Russian-language press in Finland became noticeably more active March 1917, after the February Revolution. emerged newspapers and magazines, being often publications of local departments various parties, reflected as a rule their political aspirations. proclamation Finland’s independence December 1917 intensified nationalist movement country sharp increase Russophobia, which were pages press. In article is considered newspaper “Voice Russian Colony” (1918), was published Helsingfors by university professor, writer Konstantin Arabazhin. problems structure whole, well themes genre originality number journalistic texts particular, are characterized. editorial office positioned itself an organ independent non-partisan thought; directed its efforts to unite all layers population on basis national cultural values; expressed confidence that she would be able correctly reflect interests her compatriots thus become voice colony broadest sense word. describes detail materials first issue Colony”. As follows from analysis, constituent components thematically interconnected, arrangement certain sequence makes it possible read single text, aimed convince Russian-speaking reader significance usefulness new periodical.