Muzykalnaya Gazeta facts for kids

Muzykalnaya Gazeta (which means "Musical Newspaper") was a newspaper from Belarus. It was all about music and the world of show business.

What Was Muzykalnaya Gazeta?

Muzykalnaya Gazeta was a popular newspaper. It focused on music news and entertainment. It was a weekly paper at first, then came out every other week.

When Did Muzykalnaya Gazeta Start?

The newspaper began in 1996. It was started in Minsk, the capital city of Belarus. A person named Anatoĺ Kiriuškin, from the publishing company "Nestor," founded it.

Where Was Muzykalnaya Gazeta Sold?

Muzykalnaya Gazeta was written in the Russian language. You could buy it in Belarus, Ukraine, and Russia. It was quite popular across these countries.

How Many Copies Were Printed?

At its peak, between 7,000 and 19,500 copies were printed. This shows how many people wanted to read it. By December 2007, the number of copies printed was 2,514.

How Did the Newspaper Change Over Time?

The newspaper changed its focus and look over the years. It adapted to what readers wanted.

Early Years: Covering All Music

Before 2003, Muzykalnaya Gazeta covered a lot of music. It wrote about Western music, Belarusian music, and Russian music. It was printed in color, making it more exciting to read.

Later Years: Focusing on Belarusian Music

In 2003, the newspaper made a big change. It started to focus only on Belarusian music. News about Western music moved to a new publication called "НОТ-7." The newspaper also changed its design. It went from 16 pages to 8 pages, and these pages were black and white.

Who Was the Chief Editor?

The chief editor was Aleh “О’К” Klimau. He was a well-known music writer from Belarus. Under his leadership, the newspaper became very important for Belarusian music groups. It was even famous in big cities like Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Why Did Muzykalnaya Gazeta Stop?

Sadly, Muzykalnaya Gazeta stopped being printed in 2008. This happened because of money problems. It was no longer able to cover its costs.