The exhibition tells the story of the creation of the iconic journal and its role in the literary life of the 19th century. The display is dedicated to the history of 'Sovremennik', the first issue of which was published in 1836. The idea of having his own publication came to Alexander Pushkin long before that: he sought permission to publish a periodical and ultimately received it for only one year. The journal was conceived as a space for poetry, prose, criticism, and journalism. It published texts by Russian authors, and Pushkin himself oversaw the entire process-from selecting manuscripts to financial matters. For example, 'The Captain's Daughter', 'The Miserly Knight', and a number of critical articles were published here. Among the contributors were Nikolai Gogol, Vasily Zhukovsky, Pyotr Vyazemsky, Fyodor Tyutchev, and others. Before his death, Alexander Sergeyevich managed to publish four volumes. After his demise, the publication was continued by the writer's friends, and in 1846 it was acquired by Nikolai Nekrasov, who invited Vissarion Belinsky. Over time, the journal became a significant phenomenon in Russian literature and journalism. The exhibition features volumes edited by Pushkin, publications from subsequent years, books from 1836 printed in the journal, illustrations, portraits of contemporaries, and household items recreating the atmosphere of the era, from the collection of the A.S. Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts. Other exhibitions in St. Petersburg can be found on KUDAGO.