Ninety-five media outlets planning to participate in the "Ryzyj fest" in 2025.
In the heart of Chelyabinsk, Russia, the literary world is abuzz with anticipation for the upcoming "Ryzhiy Fest". The three-day event, scheduled from September 26 to 28, has seen a surge in interest, as confirmed by Lolita Ishimova, the curator of the forum and the South Ural Book Fair.
This year, Andrey Astvatsaturian, Alexey Varlamov, Andrei Gelasimov, and Ekaterina Kachur have been announced as headliners for the festival. The news has sent ripples of excitement through the literary community, with most publishers eager to attend without the need for promotion.
The growing popularity of "Ryzhiy Fest" is not surprising. The event has become a significant platform for Russian literature, attracting publishers from across the country. In total, 95 publishers will be in attendance, with 24 making their debut in the Southern Urals. These include publishers from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Novosibirsk, Murmansk, the Republic of Komi, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Yekaterinburg, and, of course, Chelyabinsk.
Among the regular guests at the forum are "MIF", "Fantom Press", "Abrilobuks", "Eksmo", "Eterna", "Livebook", and "Dobryy Velikan". This year, the event organisers have decided to give special attention to regional, smaller publishers, providing a platform for them to showcase their work. Newcomers such as "Alpaka", "Chernym-Belo", "Perel'Manya and Perel'Magiya", "Sibiryu na stranitsakh", "Yamal-Media", "Tire i tochka", and the Moscow Patriarchate Publishing House will be making their debut.
The theme for this year's "Ryzhiy Fest" is "Written and Published in Russia", reflecting the event's commitment to promoting homegrown talent. The selection of literature at the festival will be based on the preferences of Chelyabinsk readers and visitors, ensuring a diverse and engaging programme for all.
For the most accurate and current information about the attending publishers and guests, we recommend checking the official Ryzhiy Fest website or their social media channels. The organisers often post updates about the participating publishers and guests.
As the date for "Ryzhiy Fest" approaches, the literary world eagerly awaits the unveiling of the rich tapestry of stories that will be shared in Chelyabinsk. The event promises to be a celebration of Russian literature, bringing together authors, publishers, and readers in a shared love for the written word.
I'm not sure about the specific lifestyle events at home-and-garden, books, or entertainment fairs in Chelyabinsk, but the anticipation for "Ryzhiy Fest" is certainly high, with a diverse range of publishers attending from various cities across Russia.
