Bulletin Of Knowledge: Science, Technology, Literature, Art. №№ 1-24. Annual set for 1928

Bulletin Of Knowledge: Science, Technology, Literature, Art. №№ 1-24. Annual set for 1928
Leningrad. P. P. Soikina Publishing House. One thousand nine hundred twenty eight Publishing cover, increased size (18 x 27 cm.).

In General, the condition of the rooms varies from good to near excellent, with wear, small tears, slight loss to covers, temporary spots, slight traces of moisture, traces of existence; from significant defects: the # 1 strain of the cover and the first sheet at the spine (almost kept), the loss on the back cover; № № 3,6 - significant defects at the spine. 

An interesting magazine, not devoid of a sense of humor and broad views on scientific problems.

[Vestnik znaniya is a monthly illustrated literary and popular science magazine with applications for self — education, founded in St. Petersburg in 1902. Was published until 1918; it was resumed in 1925.

Initially, on January 14, 1902, staff captain of the artillery reserve V. V. Bitner applied to the Main Department for press Affairs with a request to publish the magazine "people's University"in St. Petersburg. In a repeated request dated March 28, the "monthly scientific and literary magazine for self-education" was renamed "Bulletin of knowledge"; items that were not previously approved by the censorship were deleted from the program: "monthly review of outstanding events in modern public, state and literary life", "trifles and malice of the day", "notes and messages from the province»; On may 22, 1902, the magazine was approved by the register, but a week later its publication was banned because Bitner's participation in a student demonstration was discovered. Having not received a negative review of his identity from the Main artillery Department, on August 3, 1902, the General Directorate for press Affairs called Bitner for an explanation, after which the magazine was allowed and on August 16 the program of the "Bulletin of knowledge" was approved by the Minister of internal Affairs V. K. Plehve.

In the first issue, it was stated that the editorial Board aims to "spread knowledge as the main guarantee of progress and well-being of the people." Initially, the magazine had 900 subscribers, by the end of the year their number increased to 3000, but due to commercial inexperience, Bitner suffered a loss of 70 thousand rubles.

Despite the purely educational program, the magazine objectively revealed the difficult financial situation of the masses. For example, the statistical material given in the article "On state painting for 1903" (1903, No. 1) showed how the peasantry is being ruined under the burden of taxes. The magazine rejected racist theories about inferior Nations, explaining the low level of culture of certain peoples by their living conditions.

The magazine contained popular articles on scientific topics, a scientific chronicle, and an extensive bibliography Department.]