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Holding MCA will be another convincing proof that, despite all the difficulties, the book industry of Russia alive. The first step was the organization of book festival “Red square”, and now publishers have prepared for their readers a huge number of new books which could not be printed in the spring season.

“Holding MCA in early September in the usual format – as important as ever. Thanks to the mayor of Moscow Sergey Sobyanin, for the fair this year will be given one of the best urban spaces in the heart of our capital, the historical “arena.” And since the date MMCA coincide with Moscow city Day, the literary meetings will take place not only in the Arena, but in the other iconic places of the city, in the virtual space and attract the attention of the reading public to writers and poets, to the entire book industry, which was seriously damaged during a pandemic”, – quotes words of the head of the Federal Agency for press and mass communications Michael Seslavinsky, the press service of the Ministry.

Participants and guests of the fair will meet with authors, presentations of books, autograph sessions, discussions, lectures and master classes.

the most Important professional event will be the conference “As the book industry comes from the coronavirus pandemic: survival strategies and directions of support”, which will be held under the auspices of the International publishers Association (IPA).

By tradition, the fair will award the winners of the leading book competitions: “the book of the year”, “Art book” and “Inspector.”

and Organizers are preparing a special online program to observe the brightest events can be had from different parts of the country and worlds.

a Separate issue – foreign guests. Their arrival and participation will largely depend on the epidemiological situation. But it is already known that the guest of honor will be the Republic of Korea.

the site devoted To children’s literature and publishing, the main theme will be the international children’s book fair, which will be held in Russia in 2021.

the organizing Committee MCA see my mission is to support medium and small publishers and independent bookstores. So they will be able to get a standard booth free of charge. And for regional publishers, who were unable to participate in book festival “Red square” will be organized by a special court.

All the details can be found on the official website of the 33rd MCA.