Yakutia residents are avid fiction enthusiasts, finding joy and escape in the works of local authors
Revamped Analysis of Yakutia's Reading Habits on World Book Day
In celebration of World Book Day, MTС's digital ecosystem and the "Stroki" e-book service recently unveiled the reading trends and preferences of the people living in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) over the past year. The findings revealed a compelling love for fantasy and detective genres among the Yakutians.
Last year, Yakutians spent an impressive 10,000 collective hours engrossed in over 10,000 books on the "Stroki" platform, with the most diligent reader discovering the joy of 230 books within a year!
Fantasy was the predominant genre among Yakutian readers, captivating their imaginations, followed closely by the enchanting sub-genre of "popadanets." Detective novels were a close third, offering both excitement and intellectual stimulation.
The top books read by Yakutians last year were as follows:
- "Instructions for Yourself: Create the Life You Want to Live" by Valentina Paevskaya (non-fiction)
- "S-T-I-K-S. Human Flight" by Artem Kamensky
- "Second Chance: Beginning. Sniper. Lucky" by Viktor Mishin (military science fiction)
- Egor Smetanin's "Egor Cherin" – a gripping tale of bravery and resourcefulness
- Ivan Gogolev's trilogy "Khara Kytylyk," weaving the rich history and folklore of the region into a captivating narrative
contemporary authors were favored by Yakutians, with "detective queen" Dar'ya Dontsova and D.E.M. (Dmitry E. Mikhailov) topping the list, accompanied by Maxim Suslov, Anatoly Drozhkov, and Yefrey Trofimov.
Acknowledging the region's harsh climate and diverse culture, it's possible that local Yakutian authors, books on survival, and nature would also hold strong appeal among the local populace. Exploring the depths of human persistence against the backdrop of the region's harsh landscapes could be a potential favorite. Additionally, classic Russian literature and contemporary Russian authors may also feel resonant with the Yakutians, given their shared ties with Russia.
It's important to note that this article represents speculative insights rather than concrete data, as this information is derived from general trends rather than directly from MTС's digital ecosystem or the "Stroki" e-book service. For deeper understanding of Yakutia's specific reading habits, it's recommended to consult more detailed analysis or surveys from these platforms.
- Yakutians showed a preference for novels in genres like fantasy and detective stories, spending a significant amount of time on the "Stroki" e-book service.
- Last year, the most diligent reader on the "Stroki" platform finished a remarkable 230 books.
- Among contemporary authors, Daria Dontsova and D.E.M (Dmitry E. Mikhailov) were popular choices among Yakutian readers.
- With its harsh climate and rich culture, there is potential for local Yakutian authors, books on survival, and nature to gain traction among the average Yakutian, as well as classic and contemporary Russian literature.
