On May 16, 1924, the USSR published the first issue of "Murzilka," a magazine aimed at young school-age children – from 6 to 12 years old, which quickly became a popular children's literary and artistic publication. "Murzilka" has its origins in 1879, when Canadian artist and poet Palmer Cox created a series of poems with his illustrations about "brownies" – small human-like creatures related to household spirits, with unkempt brown hair (hence the name "brownies"). First appearing in the Wide Awake magazine, they began a triumphant spread first across America and then around the world. In Russia, these characters arrived through the liberal translation of the famous writer Anna Hvolson, who gave the characters different names, including Murzilka. In 1913, Hvolson's book "The New Murzilka. The Amazing Adventures and Travels of Little Forest People" was published in Russia, featuring Murzilka as the main character – a little man in a tailcoat, with a cane and monocle. These stories were very popular, but after the 1917 revolution, the book was no longer published and the character was forgotten. Murzilka was remembered again in 1924 when a new children's magazine was being created under the "Worker's Newspaper," and everyone liked the name. However, it was not suitable to put a household spirit on the cover of a Soviet magazine! Thus, Murzilka became a ginger mongrel puppy, who always accompanied his owner – the boy Petka. This version of Murzilka did not last long, and in 1937 a new Murzilka appeared – a fluffy yellow creature, which, undergoing some changes, has survived to the present day. Since then, the symbol of the children's publication "Murzilka" is a fluffy yellow character with a red beret and scarf, and children really like it. In Soviet times, it was a monthly children's magazine, aimed at pioneers, younger schoolchildren, and older groups of kindergarteners. The main task of "Murzilka" was the communist upbringing of children in the spirit of Soviet patriotism, respect for work, collectivism, and camaraderie. The magazine published stories, poems, fairy tales, essays, and pictures about the creative work of Soviet people and the heroic past of the Homeland. In a lively, engaging, and accessible form, it told children about the history of the USSR, work, nature, school life, pioneer activities, etc. Prominent Soviet period literature and art figures participated in the creation and operation of the magazine. The pages of "Murzilka" featured the best children's writers: Samuil Marshak, Korney Chukovsky, Sergey Mikhalkov, Boris Zakhoder, Agniya Barto, Mikhail Prishvin, Konstantin Paustovsky, Elena Blaginina, Nikolay Nosov, Valentin Berestov, Yuri Korinetz, Irina Tokmakova, Eduard Uspensky, Andrei Usachev, Marina Moskvina, Viktor Lunin, Leonid Yakhnin, Mikhail Yasnov, and others. "Murzilka" magazine is still published today. In 2012, it was entered into the Guinness Book of Records as "the children's magazine with the longest publication period." Throughout its beloved long history, its publication has never been interrupted. Currently, the magazine publishes works by contemporary children's writers, including foreign ones. The main feature of "Murzilka" is quality children's literature. It prints fairy tales, stories, plays, poems. Its main authors are contemporary talented writers, artists, and classics of children's literature. Often, the magazine's authors are its readers themselves. Modern "Murzilka" is a full-color glossy publication, as before, filled with interesting, educational materials on topics that attract not only young readers but also their parents. With a variety of themes and interesting presentation, the magazine strives to meet the constantly growing demands of its readers. Many materials are not only informational but also encourage creativity and teach useful skills. It also prints materials that complement the elementary school curriculum. "Murzilka" is a mirror of Russian children's literature. As it still maintains traditions, gathering on its pages only the best examples of contemporary Russian literature for children. The magazine is published monthly, with a circulation of about 11,000 copies.