Eighteen years since the first edition of the Lomonosov translation studies journal: retrospective and future opportunities

Abstract

This article is based on a systematic analysis of the articles published in the “Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Seriya 22. Teoriya Perevoda” (Moscow University Gerald. Series 22. Translation Theory) from 2007 to 2024, aiming to explore the developmental trajectory of this journal in the field of translation studies and reveal the evolutionary patterns of its section organization and content characteristics. Through quantitative and qualitative research methods, in conjunction with the historical background and academic trends in Russian and global translation studies, it summarizes the scholarly contributions and features of this journal over seventeen years and puts forward forward-looking suggestions for its future development. The article asserts that the aforementioned journal plays a significant role in advancing research in translation theory and promoting cross-cultural communication. It advocates for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation to broaden research perspectives, in order to address the new challenges and opportunities in the field of translation studies.