Russian children's literature has a history that goes back over 400 years. This book offers a comprehensive study of its development, setting Russian authors and their books in the context of translated literature, critical debates and official cultural policy.

Ben Hellman, Ph.D., University of Helsinki, is a Senior Lecturer in the field of Russian literature. He specializes in Russian children's literature, Russian literature of the early 20th century and Finnish-Russian cultural relations. His numerous publications include Poets of Hope and Despair: The Russian Symbolists in War and Revolution (1914-1918) (Helsinki, 1995) and Meetings and Clashes: Articles on Russian Literature (Helsinki, 2009).