The Russian market’s book publishing sector has been designated by the state as eligible for special financial support during the pandemic.
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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.
Comics and Graphic Novels: Interview with Russia’s Dmitry Yakovlev
The chief of St. Petersburg’s comics and graphic novels publisher Bumknigo says it’s unlikely the sector will find the traction it has in France or the US.
Russian Book Market Players Explore Digital Serialization
The growing popularity of ebooks in Russia is prompting some publishers to look at online serialization as an option for distribution and sales, both as an offer to consumers and to writers of works in progress.
Five Questions for Russia’s Boris Kuznetsov: Netflix and ‘Fashionable Reading’
Reading in Russia, says publisher Boris Kuznetsov, is ‘a fashionable and intellectual trend’ for a new generation of consumers—who may be watching Netflix.
Nonfiction Sales Growth in the Russian Book Market Expected to Continue This Year
Credited by some to a growing post-Soviet interest in authoritative information, the Russian book business reportedly sees substantial gains for nonfiction.