Simultaneously with the publication of the newspaper Slovo, the joint-stock company “Salamandra” began publishing a weekly literary and artistic magazine titled PEREZVONY (“Chimes”).

The executive secretary was Sergei Belotsvetov (1873–1938), the brother of the head of “Salamandra,” Nikolai Belotsvetov (1863–1935).

The literary and artistic section was directed from Paris by Boris Zaitsev, while the art section was headed by the art historian Nikolai Misheev (1878–1947). The writer Ivan Lukash also took an active part in the work of the journal.

The magazine’s aim was to help Russians living abroad maintain a connection with their homeland by turning their attention to its past, history, and art, while also introducing readers to the newest literary works. Considerable attention was paid to the high-quality printing and careful reproduction of the best examples of Russian painting.

The first issue appeared on November 8, 1925.

Through the efforts of Boris Zaitsev, the magazine attracted contributions from prominent writers such as Mark Aldanov, Ivan Bunin, Teffi, Marina Tsvetaeva, Sasha Chorny, Evgeny Chirikov, and Ivan Shmelev.

Writers from Riga also participated actively.

Nevertheless, the magazine sold poorly. In 1928, after the 43rd issue, publication ceased.

Sources of information:

Ю. Абызов. 20 лет русской печати в независимой Латвии. – Русские в Латвии. История и современность. Выпуск 2. – Рига, 1997.

Юрий Абызов. Русское печатное слово в Латвии. 1917–1944. Био-библиографический справочник. Части I–IV. – Stanford, 1990–1991.

Москва: Библиотека-фонд "Русское Зарубежье – Русский путь, 2006.