The who and why of Russian Print Abroad


Russian Print Abroad (RPA) was created by Vladimir von Tsurikov, a dedicated researcher with decades of experience studying the archives and collections of Russia Abroad. 
Motivated by a desire to preserve and highlight the rare print culture of the Russian diaspora, Vladimir established RPA to make these often-overlooked emigre publications accessible for study and discourse. Recognizing that many of these rare materials exist only in scattered or partial collections, Vladimir hopes RPA will serve as both a resource for researchers and a hub for contributing materials, fostering a deeper appreciation for the historical legacy of Russian print culture abroad.

He is a researcher with extensive background in non-profit management, museum administration and curatorial affairs, archival cataloguing and preservation, publishing, public speaking, as well as teaching. He has spearheaded numerous archival exchanges with leading archives both in the U.S. and Russia and has initiated and organized various collaborative exhibitions with premier Russian museums, all in pursuit of inspiring cultural diplomacy.

His interests include cultural diplomacy, diasporic studies, Russian religious thought, US-Russia relations, as well as the last days of the Romanovs.