Zhvandūn (ژوندون, Life in Pashto) was a popular 20th century Afghan cultural and current affairs magazine that ran from 1949 to 1996.[1][2]
 Cover of Zhvandūn from February 3, 1973 | |
| Categories | culture, current affairs |
|---|---|
| Frequency | every 15 days until 1952, then weekly |
| First issue | May 1949 |
| Final issue | 1996 |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Based in | Kabul |
| Language | Pashto, Persian |
History edit
The magazine was founded in May 1949 and was published in both Persian and Pashto.[2] The content of the magazine changed according to the political environment. In the 1960s and 70s, advertisements for consumer goods like tape recorders and fridges started becoming prevalent.[1] The writers and readership were urban elites, mainly in Kabul.[1] In the 1980s, under a leftist government, revolutionary and agricultural themes replaced consumerist ones and Soviet film stars replaced those from Hollywood.[1] It ended its run in 1996 during the Mujahideen government.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Whitlock, Monica (2 March 2018). "A short history of Life". BBC News. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ^ a b c "Search Results - World Digital Library". www.wdl.org. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
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