Yakuts indulged in fantasy reading, enjoyed Zena Trofimova's music, and tuned into science fiction shows during the summer months.

In the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the summer season witnessed unprecedented acclaim among readers, viewers, and listeners, with Svetlana Tюльбашеva and Sergei Lukyanenko's books, films starring Aleksandr Petrov, and Zheneya Trofimova and Jakone's hits gaining significant popularity.

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2025 September 20 . 6:08 AM

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Yakutians immersed themselves in fantasy literature, tuned into Zena Trofimova's tunes, and enjoyed... — Yakutians immersed themselves in fantasy literature, tuned into Zena Trofimova's tunes, and enjoyed science fiction films during their summertime.

Yakuts indulged in fantasy reading, enjoyed Zena Trofimova's music, and tuned into science fiction shows during the summer months.

In the vast and fascinating region of Yakutia, the reading and viewing habits of its residents have been revealed by MTS Media experts, offering a unique insight into the entertainment preferences of its people.

When it comes to reading, the top spot goes to 'Les,' an atmospheric horror novel by Svetlana Tюльбашеva. The second most read book is the first part of Rebecca Yarros' romantic fantasy series, 'The Fourth Wing,' with the third spot being claimed by 'The Watchmen: From the Night to the Sixth,' a Russian fantasy collection by Sergei Lukyanenko and Vladimir Vasilyev. The genres of these top books remain undisclosed.

In the realm of music, Jenya Trofimov, a local musician, reached the pinnacle of the playlists in Yakutia during the summer with his song 'Trains.' The second most preferred song was 'Asphalt' by Jakone and Kiliana, while the third most popular was 'How to Be' by BITTUEV, NANSI & SIDOROV.

In the world of cinema, the summer leader on online cinema KION was the film 'Kraken,' featuring Alexander Petrov. The second most viewed film was 'Life on Demand' with Pavel Priluchny, and the third most viewed was a tie between 'Blood Group' and the comedy series 'Nereality' and 'Theatrical Zone' featuring Nikita Kogrivy.

Interestingly, in terms of music streaming, men in Yakutia use the 'Strings' service nearly 80% more than women, but no new information about the age group of active users was provided.

The age group of the most active readers in Yakutia was found to be 35-44, but no new information about the gender usage of the 'Strings' service or the age group of active readers was provided for the other forms of entertainment.

These fascinating insights into the entertainment habits of Yakutia provide a captivating glimpse into the diverse and vibrant culture of this remote and fascinating region.