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PsyAnima, Dubna Psychological Journal PsyAnima, Dubna Psychological Journal PsyAnima, Dubna Psychological Journal was a scientific journal that published articles on psychological theory, history, methodology, as well as empirical studies. Known mainly for the articles about Lev Vygotsky and his legacy and in cultural-historical psychology. The journal was founded in 2008 under the auspices of University "Dubna", Russia as a publication vehicle for local psychologists as well as for those not connected with this institution, including international audience of readers and authors. Until the end of 2011 journal published materials in Russian with English abstracts, but later switched to parallel multilingual publications. Journal published scholarly