DOXA Journal is an independent Russian media outlet operating in exile. Initially launched as a student publication, it has grown into one of the largest independent Russian media platforms, covering critical issues such as human rights violations, the war in Ukraine, LGBTQIA+ oppression, and indigenous rights. Through our newsletter we aim to broaden the conversation about Russia by highlighting perspectives that extend beyond Kremlin-centric coverage.
Unlike most independent Russian media, we welcome scholarly, research-driven work.
We invite your faculty and students to pitch original analysis, reporting, and opinion pieces, engaging an English-speaking audience and contributing to key discussions on Russia and the post-Soviet space. This is a valuable opportunity for emerging scholars to share their work with a wider, non-academic audience.
How to Get Involved:
Subscribe to our newsletter: https://doxaenglish.substack.com/subscribe
Review our pitching guide: https://doxaenglish.substack.com/p/pitching-guide
Send pitches or ideas to: english@doxa.team
Types of Stories to Pitch:
Original opinion pieces with fresh angles on Russia (800-1,400 words).
Excerpts from scholarly research on aspects of (but not limited to) Russian civil society, including LGBTQ+ movements both in Russia and in exile, indigenous and women’s rights, comparative analyses of rising authoritarian regimes, cultural phenomena, environmental issues, and the war in Ukraine. These topics can be explored through analytical, or reported, feature-length pieces (1,200–2,000 words).
Data-driven quantitative research that can be developed into feature-length journalistic articles with editorial support.