The journal publishes original articles, short communications and reviews devoted to various aspects of crystallography. The journal rubricator contains the following sections: crystallographic symmetry; theory of crystal structures; diffraction and scattering of ionizing radiation; crystal chemistry; structure of inorganic compounds; structure of organic compounds; structure of macromolecular compounds; real structure of crystals, lattice dynamics and phase transitions; physical properties of crystals; liquid crystals; surface and thin films; nanomaterials and ceramics; crystal growth; devices and apparatus; software: history of crystallography; anniversaries; memorial dates; obituaries.