As Russia’s coronavirus numbers hit record levels, booksellers are taking a protracted hit, not eased by rumors of new lockdowns and surging statistics.
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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.
Russia’s Clever Media Group Eyes Asian Markets in the New Year
With ongoing operations in Europe and North America, the Russian children’s book publisher will focus in 2020 on Japan, China, and Vietnam.
Russian Publishing Players Warn of Losses if VAT on Books Is Raised
Even as many parts of Europe have seen an easing of VAT rates on digital reading, Moscow is planning to raise its tax rate on books.
Russia’s Book Business Statistics Chief: Some Market Contraction
In Russia, book prices are rising as production and sales slow, according to figures cited by the 102-year-old Russian Book Chamber.
Russian Publishers Say Social Media Users May Read Audiobooks on VKontakte
VKontakte, the most popular social network in Russia with 100 million active users, is working with book publishers to offer audiobooks to its network as early as next month.