This programme that aims to boost the integration of Russian and International publishing societies will be organized by MIBF in association with Bologna Children's Book Fair.

The programme will reflect the outstanding progress that the Russian children's book publishing made in recent years, to designate its place on the international scene, to create new relationships and to strengthen existing ties in the professional community.

Illustration as a vital part of children's book is in our focus. A new generation of illustrators raised within the Russian artistic tradition is increasing in visibility worldwide.

To broaden the influence of visual narratives, this part of the MIBF's programme will be devoted to picture books, comics, graphic novels, fanzines, artist's books. The floor will be given to art groups, art and design schools, art - print enthusiasts.

MICBF's project at MIBF2020 will become the international festival of books, illustrations and visual culture and the catalogue of creative forces rapidly developing on the Russian stage.