JAPANESE THEME ON THE PAGES OF RUSSIANPERIODICALS IN THE BEGINNING OF XX CENTURY (on the material of the journal «Vestnik Evropi»)

Тhe article discusses the formation of ideas on the pages of the Russian periodical «Vestnik Evropi» about Japan in the beginning of XX century. Journal «Vestnik Evropi» is the flagship of domestic and world politics and culture. On the pages of the magazine from the end of the XIX to the beginning of the XX century reflect existing difficulties in the relationship between two countries – Russia and Japan, who find themselves in a military conflict. Studied materials of publications in the journal «Vestnik Evropy» that demonstrate the evolution of Russian travelers’ perception of an exotic country, their acquaintance with its traditions and culture. Russians arrived in Japan for various purposes, considering it worthy of study and visitation. The literary heritage of the renowned Russian battle artist V. V. Vereshchagin serves as a vivid assessment of Japan’s status and significance for Russo-Japanese relations. His travel notes and «Japanese» series of paintings clearly illustrate the uniqueness and distinctiveness of the unfamiliar country.