Alexander Kolesov

Alexander has been a prominent figure in the publishing industry since 1985. He has been the founder and chief editor of the renowned literary and historical almanac Rubezh and the head of its eponymous publishing house since 1992. He is also the chairman of the Society for the Preservation of Historical Heritage. As a member of the literary academy and the jury of the Big Book Prize, he commands great respect within the literary community. Notably, Alexander has received prestigious All-Russian awards, including "Man of the Book" and the All-Russian Literary Prize “Far East” named after V. Arseniev.

Rubezh Pacific Publishing House holds a distinguished position in New Russia as one of the oldest and foremost publishing houses in the Far East. Their specialization lies in historical and regional literature, Russian emigrant writers' works, illustrated editions, and exquisite decorative publications. With an impressive catalog of over 200 issues, Rubezh has played a significant role in preserving the rich regional and literary heritage of the Far East.