About Me

My name is Izumi Miyajima. I’m a writer, translator, and language enthusiast from Japan with a lifelong curiosity about Russia and the wider Russian-speaking world.

My interest in Russia began with its language, but it quickly grew into a fascination with its history, literature, and culture. The more I learned, the more I realized how closely these subjects are connected. Understanding a language means understanding the people who speak it, the history that shaped it, and the culture that continues to influence it today.

Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours studying Russian, reading books on Russian history, exploring its literature, and learning about the traditions and everyday life of the region. I enjoy taking complex topics and explaining them in a clear, approachable way for anyone who shares the same curiosity.

Russian Forest is a place where I bring those interests together. Here you’ll find articles about the Russian language, history, culture, and many of the stories that have shaped the Russian world. Whether you’re learning Russian, researching a historical topic, or simply exploring out of curiosity, I hope you’ll find something that inspires you to keep discovering.

Thank you for visiting Russian Forest. I hope the articles here help you discover something new about the Russian world, and I look forward to sharing many more stories with you.