Vladimir Medinsky, deputy to the president of Russia and chairman of the Russian Writers’ Union, said at the Moscow International Book Fair that at least half of Russians should read a book every week.
Speaking to journalists, Medinsky said 52 percent of citizens in Russia regularly read books. Describing the figure as optimistic, Medinsky noted that the definition of regular reading can vary from person to person.
Fair at Gostiny Dvor runs through September 6
The Moscow International Book Fair is being held at the Gostiny Dvor complex in the capital from September 2 to 6.
More than 300 publishers from Russia and other countries are taking part in the fair, whose program features over 500 events across 13 areas.