And I prefer a paper binding; such books are more pleasant and cozy.…
And I prefer a paper binding; such books are more pleasant and cozy. At the same time, 26% of Russians still prefer e-books.
Consensus
- The total print run of books and brochures published in Russia in the first half of 2026 decreased by 12.6% compared to the same period in 2024.
- The number of published book and brochure titles increased slightly in the first half of 2026.
- A majority of Russians still prefer physical books, citing comfort and atmosphere.
- A significant portion of Russians use electronic or audiobooks, with some using multiple formats.
- The data on print runs and titles are based on statistics from the Russian State Library's 'Russian Book Chamber' system.
Points of divergence
- The total print run of books and brochures declined by 12.6% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2015. — vesti
- The number of new book and brochure titles increased by 0.85% in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period in 2115. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Paper or electronic: Russians told which they prefer for books — Вести
- Book circulation in Russia fell by 12.6% in the first half of 2026 — Ведомости