Reports of the State Hermitage Museum is an annual edition presenting the results of the museums recent research, restoration, preservation and exhibition activities. The articles are primarily concerned with the Hermitage collections and individual works of art. Their authors introduce art pieces unknown to the wide public before and, using the latest scientific and scholastic achievements, specify and make more accurate attributions, datings and interpretations of the already published works. Other sections of the book deal with most important recent acquisitions of the museum, its newly-opened and reorganized permanent exhibitions as well as new studies in the Hermitage"s history. "In Memoriam" section covers careers and activities of outstanding members of the Hermitage staff. The edition is published in Russian and English.