The given paper presents the results of the research done within the youth project "The 21 st century literature of Perm Krai: electronic encyclopedia", implemented in the framework of the PSHPU strategic development programme. The paper gives an overview of the contemporary literary context in Perm, the structure of the literary field, the basic institutions and the major persons involved in the literary process. A brief analysis of the main themes and motives of the contemporary literature in Perm is provided.