Mapping Literary Space: A Social Network from the Timeline of Cultural Events

This paper applies social network analysis (SNA) to explore the literary networks of St. Petersburg from 1999 to 2019. By analyzing data from the "SPbLitGuide" newsletter, which documents literary events and their participants, we map the connections and collaborations within the literary community. Our approach uses text processing, knowledge extraction, and geographic data to construct a detailed network graph. Using SNA algorithms, we identify key communities and influential figures. The analysis reveals a robust small-world network with strong local clustering and widespread collaboration. These findings provide insights into the structure and dynamics of literary groups in St. Petersburg and provide a foundation for further research in the digital humanities.