The collection of scientific articles "Lermontov and History" based on the materials of the international scientific conference which took place in Veliky Novgorod on 14-16 October 2013, has the edition of 300 copies. The executive editor is Vyacheslav Koshelev, the Professor of NovSU. 

The conference opened a series of events dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Mikhail Lermontov, which celebration is in 2014.

The topic determined in the title of the conference and the collection brought together philologists and historians to discuss a number of important issues arising in connection with  Lermontov’s interpretation of historical events and realities. This includes some historical myths about the Novgorod Republic, the Patriotic War of 1812, the Caucasian war, etc. The second aspect of the research is connected with the peculiarities of poet’s creativity perception and biography in the XX-XXI centuries and appearing of "Lermontov’s" myth in Russian culture. 

The structure of the collection reflects both aspects. It consists of two parts: "Historical Realities and Allusions in Lermontov's Creative Heritage" and "Lermontov as a Cultural Hero of XIX-XXI Centuries". 

Diversity in topics, research methodology and style of materials will stimulate further study of this remarkable Russian poet.