1. It is mandatory that all manuscripts submitted to the journal Dostoevskij and World Culture. Philological journal are peer-reviewed by experts in the field.

2. At the first stage of the reviewing process, the Editorial Department reviews manuscripts on the subject of their compliance with the journal’s formal requirements.

3. Manuscripts that do not meet the formal requirements or the subject scope of the journal will not be considered or peer-reviewed. The Editorial Board decides whether the article shall not be considered or accepted for publication.

4. Manuscripts that meet the formal requirements and the subject scope of the journal are sent to two independent reviewers specialized in the field of the submitted manuscript.

5. The essay undergoes a double “blind” review process, i.e. when anyone of the reviewers knows the author’s name nor the author knows the names of the reviewers.

6. The invited reviewers may be members of the Editorial Board or any other highly qualified experts from IWL RAS and other institutions. All reviewers are recognized experts on the subject of peer-reviewed materials and have within the last three years publications on the subject of the peer-reviewed article. Reviewers must follow the principles of Publishing Ethics accepted by the journal.

7. Each reviewer has the right to withdraw from a review if there is an obvious conflict of interest. Based on the results of the review of the manuscript, the reviewer makes recommendations on the future of the article (each decision of the reviewer must be justified): a) the article is recommended for publication in its present form; b) the article is recommended for publication after the correction of the shortcomings noted by the reviewer; c) it is recommended to submit the article for additional review to another expert; d) the article is not recommended for publication.

8. Reviews are written in a free form or according to the scheme developed by the Editorial Board.

9. The review is sent to the author on his or her request without indicating the reviewer’s name, job title, and place of work. If the reviewer recommends that the author revises/makes minor revisions and resubmits the manuscript, he or she will be sent a partial text of the review with suggestions without indicating the reviewer’s name, job title, and place of work. In case of rejection, the author will receive a motivated refusal or a copy of the reviews.

10. The article sent to the author for revision shall be returned by the time specified in the letter.

11. The article rejected by reviewers shall not be resubmitted or considered at the Editorial Board meeting.

12. If an unresolvable controversy regarding the article arises between the author and the reviewer, the editorial board has the right to transfer the article to another reviewer. In case of conflicts, the article may be passed on to one of the members of the editorial board. The final decision in such cases is made by the editor-in-chief.

13. The reviewing process shall not take longer than six months.

14. The manuscripts that have successfully undergone the peer-review process will be considered at the Editorial Board meeting. After making a decision about the essay’s acceptance, the author will receive a letter briefly informing him or her about the results of the review and the possible date of publication.

15. The original copies of reviews are kept in the archive of the journal Dostoevsky and World Culture. Philological journal for 5 years.

16. Editors of the journal Dostoevsky and World Culture. Philological journal agrees to send copies of reviews to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation upon request.

17. Members of the Editorial Board, the International Editorial Council, and the Editorial Department have the right to priority publication of two (2) research articles per year. This does not include reviews, interviews, in-depth reviews of books and conferences, and other materials aimed at ensuring the unity and visibility of the scholarly field. The preparation of such materials is an essential task of the journal and a voluntary-taken responsibility of all those involved in its publication and interested in its high scientific status. Research articles of members of the Editorial Board, International Editorial Council, and Editorial Department are peer-reviewed and accepted for publication on a common basis.