# The Man Who Would Change Russia Cover Story An exclusive look at the process behind our cover design - **Source:** [The Economist — This Week](https://www.economist.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-10 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0764cc1d-544f-4074-8a32-98c9046d1795 ## Cover Story The story of the man who would change Russia became the cover feature of our latest issue. Our design team embarked on an intensive process to present this special story in the most effective way. ## Design Process The cover design was planned to reflect the main theme of the story. The color palette, typography, and visual elements were chosen to capture the reader's attention. ## Creative Approach The design team aimed to present the story in a deeper context by using Russia's cultural and historical elements on the cover. This approach helped readers connect more with the story. ## Visual Elements The visuals used on the cover were selected to reflect Russia's social and political atmosphere. These elements were carefully placed to enhance the impact of the story. ## Reader Engagement The cover design was crafted to pique readers' interest in the story. The balanced use of visual and textual elements captured the readers' attention. ## Outcome and Impact The cover design effectively presented the story of the man who would change Russia. This design helped readers connect more with the story and increased the impact of our magazine. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.economist.com/the-world-this-week/2026/07/10/cover-story-newsletter-the-man-who-would-change-russia — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._