The 2021 edition of Russia’s Yasnaya Polyana literary competition includes a 45-book longlist in contemporary Russian prose.
Russian Book Market: Paper Shortages and Prices Challenge Recovery
Despite having more than 20 percent of the world’s forests, Russia is market with a paper shortage that means higher book prices.
Rights Roundup: Nostalgia, Uncertainty, an ‘Ex-Son,’ and ‘Lost Words’
Rights Roundup today includes titles from Russia, Catalonian Spain, Turkey, Australia, Germany, Chile, and the Belarusian struggle.
Report: Russian Book Market Down 20 Percent in 2020
Publishers in Russia talk of little hope of a turnaround in 2021, describing a book market that was sliding before the pandemic.
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.
Bologna Children’s Book Fair Is on the Ether With Moscow
Still planning to mount a first children’s book fair in Moscow next year, BolognaFiere is ‘in’ Moscow this week but primarily digitally.
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.