Presents the latest results from Russiaís leading researchers in condensed matter physics at the Russian Academy of Sciences and other prestigious institutions. Covers all areas of solid state physics including solid state optics, solid state acoustics, electronic and vibrational spectra, phase transition, ferroelectricity, magnetism, and superconductivity. Also presents review papers on the most important problems in solid state physics today. TOPICS COVERED: Metals and superconductors (both classic and high-Tc), semiconductors and dielectrics, solid state excitations, ferroelectrics and related materials, magnetic materials, phase transitions, mechanical properties and dislocations, point defects, thermal properties, diffusion, thin films, surfaces and interfaces, low-dimensional systems, polymers and liquid crystals, atomic clusters and fullerenes.