Russian Journal of Parasitology is intended for researchers in the area of medical, veterinary and phyto parasitology from different countries of the world: Russia, the CIS countries, and the near and far abroad. The Journal is the only Russian publication on veterinary parasitology and phytohelminthology. The Journal publishes review papers and original articles.

The Journal is an international scientific and practical publication on fundamental and applied issues of parasitology and began to be published in 2007.

Russian Journal of Parasitology was registered by the Russian Federal Surveillance Service for Compliance with the Law in Mass Communications and Cultural Heritage Protection. Certificate of Registration PI No. FS 77-26864 issued on January 12, 2007.

It was re-registered due to the change in name of the founder, Certificate PI No. FS77-74051 dated October 19, 2018.

Submitted papers are reviewed by involved leading experts in the relevant area of expertise. The Journal is published 4 times a year (quarterly) in an edition of 500 copies and is a subscription publication.

The Journal is included in the List of publications recommended by the State Commission for Academic Degrees and Titles for publication of materials of Doctoral and Candidate's Dissertations.