Golos Sotsial-Demokrata

Golos Sotsial-Demokrata, meaning “Voice of the Social Democrat” in Russian, was a Russian-language political publication associated with a section of exiled Mensheviks. It began publication in Geneva in February 1908 and subsequently moved its publication activity to Paris, where it appeared from 1909 through 1911. The publication ended in December 1911 after its twenty-sixth issue. Its historical significance lies in its connection to the Russian social-democratic émigré press and to the Menshevik political milieu outside the Russian Empire. The available reference material identifies the publication's language, political affiliation, locations, publication period, and final issue, but does not provide reliable information about an individual founder, editor, publisher, circulation, financing, or successor organization.

Golos Sotsial-Demokrata was a Russian-language publication produced within the political environment of the Russian social-democratic émigré movement. Its title translates approximately as “Voice of the Social Democrat.” The publication was issued by a section of exiled Mensheviks, placing it within the broader network of political newspapers and journals created by Russian socialist factions outside the Russian Empire. The publication began in Geneva in February 1908. Geneva was an important center for Russian political émigrés and for the circulation of opposition literature, making it a significant early base for a publication connected with an exiled political faction. In 1909, publication shifted to Paris. The Paris period continued through 1911, reflecting the mobility of émigré publishing organizations and their reliance on Western European cities for printing, editorial work, and distribution. Golos Sotsial-Demokrata ceased publication in December 1911. Its final issue was number twenty-six, indicating a limited but identifiable run over roughly four years. The available historical information does not establish the names of its editors, printers, financial backers, or individual contributors, nor does it document a formal successor. Accordingly, the publication is best understood as a historical periodical and political-press title rather than as an ongoing commercial brand.

• 1911

  Publication ends

  [1]Golos Sotsial-Demokrataen.wikipedia.org

  Golos Sotsial-Demokrata ceases publication in December with its twenty-sixth issue.

• 1909

  Publication moves to Paris

  [1]Golos Sotsial-Demokrataen.wikipedia.org

  The publication shifts its publishing location from Geneva to Paris, where it continues appearing through 1911.

• 1908

  Publication begins in Geneva

  [1]Golos Sotsial-Demokrataen.wikipedia.org

  Golos Sotsial-Demokrata begins publication in Geneva in February as a Russian-language publication associated with exiled Mensheviks.

An émigré Russian-language social-democratic publication associated with Menshevik political circles.

• Political publication · 1908

  Golos Sotsial-Demokrata periodical

  A Russian-language political publication issued by a section of exiled Mensheviks. It began in Geneva in 1908, was published in Paris from 1909 to 1911, and concluded with its twenty-sixth issue in December 1911.

1. 1Golos Sotsial-Demokrataen.wikipedia.org