Publishers in Russia talk of little hope of a turnaround in 2021, describing a book market that was sliding before the pandemic.
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Russian Market Looks to Children’s Books for 2021 Growth
Some children’s book publishers in Russia forecast growth in 2021, but another publisher cautions that ‘oversupply’ and ‘low-quality books’ are problematic.
Ukrainian Publishers Eye ‘Disastrous’ Industry Numbers From 2020
In the case of Ukraine’s Old Lion Publishing House, adapting to online retail in 2020 made the difference between succeeding and going under.
Russian Book Market at Year’s End: ‘The Decline Will Be Inevitable’
Year’s End: ‘Constant access to large catalogues of ebooks’ is credited with digital subscriptions’ popularity during the pandemic.
Russian Booksellers Bracing for Challenging Holiday Season
As Russia’s coronavirus numbers hit record levels, booksellers are taking a protracted hit, not eased by rumors of new lockdowns and surging statistics.
Publishers in the Baltics: Differing Expectations for a Pandemic Recovery
While a Latvian publisher seems encouraged, a counterpart in Estonia is less upbeat. And Russia’s LitRes is eyeing the region’s digital sales.
Ukraine Book Business After Lockdowns: An ‘Almost Complete Collapse’
Ukrainian title output plunged 55 percent in the first half of the year, publishers say, as they worry that renewed lockdowns are ahead.
Coronavirus Impact: Russian Book Market Struggling Despite Reopenings
Eased restrictions in Russia have yet to result in a return of sales for the publishing industry. Some 40 percent of bookstores remain closed.
Coronavirus Worklife: Russian Publisher Cites Up to 75-Percent Profit Loss
The Russian market’s book publishing sector has been designated by the state as eligible for special financial support during the pandemic.
Coronavirus Worklife: Russian Publishers See Bookstore Sales Plummet
As much as 75 percent of the Russian book industry’s usual domestic profits may be lost during the closures of physical bookstores in the pandemic.