Residents of Yakutia are avid fans of fiction literature, with many local authors gaining recognition.
Yakutians' Reading Habits Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Their Digital Library
In a captivating exploration of Yakutia's literary landscape, MTS's digital ecosystem and the "Lines" book service delved into the reading preferences of the region's inhabitants over the past year. Contrary to popular beliefs, fantasy and detective stories swept the charts, with local authors like Darja Donцova and Dem Mikhailov holding favor over the residents.
The rolling pages of "Lines" witnessed more than ten thousand books being devoured by curious minds in Yakutia, with each reader clocking an average of around 24 hours in the virtual library. The most zealous bibliophile managed to polish off a staggering 230 books in a single year!
The realm of fantasy seized the top spot among Yakutians' hearts last year, closely followed by time-travel and detective tales.
As the pages turned, the following books left the deepest impression on the residents of the Republic: "Instructions for Yourself. Create a Life You Want to Live" by the illustrious Valentina Paevskaya in the non-fiction genre, "S-T-I-K-S. Human Flight" by Artem Kamensky, and "Second Chance: Beginning. Sniper. Lucky" by the seasoned Viktor Mishin in the military science fiction genre. Sharing the fourth and fifth spots were books penned by homegrown authors – "Egor Cherin," a gripping tale of an unyielding soldier by Egor Smetanin, and the captivating "Khara Kytylyk," a trilogy by Yakutia's esteemed People's Poet Ivan Goglev.
In the realm of contemporary literature, Yakutians found themselves drawn to the intriguing narratives crafted by "detective queen" Darja Donцova and Dem Mikhailov, Maxim Suslov, Anatoly Drozhkov, and the enigmatic Erofey Trofimov.
While regional data on Yakut literary consumption trends remains elusive, one can anticipate that local Yakut (Sakha) literature, Russian classics, regional non-fiction, and global translations are essential aspects of the region's literary diet. Indigenous authors like Semyon Daniilov and contemporary writers, staples of Western literature, and materials about Siberian ecology, indigenous cultures, or Arctic studies are likely to feature prominently.
However, MTS's proprietary data or regional reports about their "Lines" service remain the key to unlocking the specific reading trends in Yakutia. For the time being, their digital library remains an engrossing window into the hearts and minds of the Republic's bibliophiles, offering glimpses into their fascination with fantasy, detective stories, and compelling contemporary authors.
- Yakutians, despite popular beliefs, have shown a preference for fantasy and detective genres, with local authors such as Darja Donцova and Dem Mikhailov being highly read among the population.
- In Yakutia's digital library, an average reader spends around 24 hours immersed in books each year, with the most avid reader having read an impressive 230 books in a single year.
- Last year, the realm of fantasy took the top spot in Yakutians' reading preferences, followed closely by time-travel and detective tales.
- Intriguing contemporary literature, including books by authors like Darja Donцova, Dem Mikhailov, Maxim Suslov, Anatoly Drozhkov, and Erofey Trofimov, have become appealing to residents of the Republic.
