Molodaya Gvardiya (publisher)

Molodaya Gvardiya (Молодая гвардия; meaning "Young Guard") is a major Russian publishing house founded in 1922. Initially focused on literature for young people, its scope has expanded significantly over the decades to encompass a wide range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, historical works, biographies, and political literature. It's known for publishing both classic and contemporary authors, and its publications often reflect the prevailing socio-political climate in Russia. The publishing house has played a significant role in shaping Russian literary culture and making literature accessible to a broad audience. The "Zhizn' Zamechatel'nykh Lyudey" ("Lives of Remarkable People") series, a long-running and highly influential biographical series, is perhaps its most famous contribution. While initially associated with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, its publishing remit has diversified since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Today, Molodaya Gvardiya continues to be a prominent force in the Russian publishing world, maintaining a large catalog and publishing new titles regularly.