The only periodical in Russia devoted to the problems of Asian and African countries. Publishes scientific articles on political, economic and social processes taking place in the countries, their culture and art, and the literature of Asian and African writers. The authors of the magazine include leading Russian orientalists and Africanists, domestic and foreign political and public figures, writers, cultural workers, and prominent international journalists. The pages of the publication tell about the most important events in scientific life – international conferences of orientalists, symposiums, and scientific expeditions.