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Афиша was a prominent Russian entertainment and lifestyle magazine published from April 1999 to December 2015 in Moscow and other major Russian cities[2].
Key Details
- Founding: Founded in April 1999 by Moscow journalist Ilya Oskolkov-Tsentsiper, American entrepreneur Andrew Paulson, and businessman Anton Kudryashov [2]
- Peak Readership: Approximately 1.5 million people during its most successful years[2]
- Online Presence: Maintained a popular online media brand with a monthly internet audience of over 4.5 million [2]
Cultural Impact
The magazine was more than just a publication - it significantly influenced Russian media and culture. It:
- Launched multiple spin-off publications like Afisha-Mir (travel magazine) and Bolshoy Gorod
- Introduced new words into the Russian lexicon, including “deadline” and “hipster”
- Launched careers of prominent cultural figures like film directors Avdotya Smirnova and Mikhail Brashinskiy [2]
Political Engagement
Afisha was notably active during the 2011-2013 Russian protests, helping organize rallies in Moscow and publishing manifestos demanding fair elections. In 2013, they even featured an issue with a rainbow flag and stories about Russian LGBTQ+ experiences [2].
Decline
In 2014, Gazprom, a Russian state-owned energy corporation, bought Afisha’s parent company. Subsequently, the print edition was shuttered, most editorial staff were fired, and plans to relaunch as a quarterly magazine never materialized [2].
Citations
[1] https://afisha.london/en/
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afisha
[3] https://afisha.london/en/about-us/
[4] https://www.afisha.us.com
[5] https://afishamedia.com/print-publications/
[6] https://afishamedia.com
[7] https://uk.linkedin.com/company/afishalondon
[8] http://mag.afisha.ru
Brand name founded by Russian Ilya Oskolkov-Tsentsiper and American Andrew Paulson, now magazine and website, about the urban, development culture, fashion, food, entertainment, and owned by Rambler&Co (2016).
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