About Slovo

Slovo is an interdisciplinary, postgraduate peer-reviewed academic journal, entirely managed and edited by postgraduate students at the University College London's School of Slavonic and East European Studies. It is dedicated to the study of the political, social, economic, and cultural affairs of Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. External peer reviewers work in tandem with the Slovo Editorial Board.

The journal is published online on a biannual basis.

Slovo is committed to pursuing equity and inclusivity in all aspects of our work. We believe that good research is diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We stand in solidarity with those experiencing oppression and discrimination and will do everything we can to ensure our work does not reinforce inequality. You can read our full statement on inclusion at Slovo here.

Latest Blog Posts

Call-for-Papers, Spring 2026

Posted by Slovo Journal on 2025-12-02

We encourage any and all postgraduate students,including those on taught programmes, to submit their work to the journal for consideration. We welcome all submissions on the theme of: ‘Contested Realities: Paradigm Shifts in the SSEES Region’. This issue’s theme is not intended to be restrictive, but rather to stimulate engagement. We encourage you to be creative in your interpretation of it. [...]

Posted by Slovo Journal on 2024-03-07

CALL FOR PAPERSSlovo Journal is seeking original research papers and reviews at the postgraduate level with a focus on Central and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Balkans, Russia, and Ukraine. Research Articles: 6000-8000 wordsAll research articles which focus on the journal’s region of expertise are welcome. However, we strongly encourage research articles connected to the following [...]

Posted by Slovo Journal on 2024-02-26

The Slovo Autumn Issue is out now! Completing our 36th volume, the Slovo Editorial Team are pleased to announce the launch of the Autumn 2023 issue of Slovo!We are proud to once again showcase exemplary interdisciplinary postgraduate and early career research on Eastern and Central European, Russian and Central Asian culture and affairs. In this issue;Expressive Interrogative Sentences [...]

Posted by Slovo on 2023-11-16

In the lead up to handing over to the next Slovo Editorial Team, we are running a series of interviews with the current team about the ins and outs of their role and their experience working at Slovo. Applications are open now until 23:59 on the 16th November. Apply through this link. We can't wait to read your applications!In this final Slovo Spotlight, we end with a discussion with [...]

Marine Sargsyan

Armenia in Public Perceptions: The Case of Armenian Youth
Rosalind Levacic

Transitions in School Funding: The Case of Estonia
Mikael Zakharov

Childhood Lost: Children of the Leningrad Blockade
Megan Palmer

My Life as a Spy: Investigations in a Police File (2018)

Volume 36 • Issue 2 • 2024 • Autumn 2023