The Moscow International Book Fair is the country’s leading book event — a space for literature, the publishing industry, international dialogue, and new pathways to reading.
The Fair brings together publishers, authors, readers, booksellers, libraries, Russian regions, cultural institutions, media, and international partners. Here, books become more than objects of reading: they become a language for discussing the future of culture, education, the publishing industry, and society.
The Fair brings together publishers, authors, readers, booksellers, libraries, Russian regions, cultural institutions, media, and international partners. Here, books become more than objects of reading: they become a language for discussing the future of culture, education, the publishing industry, and society.
The Moscow International Book Fair has been held since 1977 and is one of the key events in Russia’s publishing industry. Over the decades, the Fair has become a meeting place for both the professional community and a broad readership, as well as a platform for presenting new books, discussing industry developments, strengthening international ties, and promoting a culture of reading.
In 2026, the Moscow International Book Fair will take place from 2 to 6 September at Gostiny Dvor, in the historic heart of Moscow’s cultural and business life. The programme will include meetings with authors, book presentations, panel discussions, children’s events, professional sessions, international projects, and special formats for publishing industry professionals
In 2026, the Moscow International Book Fair will take place from 2 to 6 September at Gostiny Dvor, in the historic heart of Moscow’s cultural and business life. The programme will include meetings with authors, book presentations, panel discussions, children’s events, professional sessions, international projects, and special formats for publishing industry professionals
Key Facts and Figures
- 49years of history
- 300+publishers
- 400+events
- 70 000+books
- 70+regions of Russia
- 10+international participants
- 500+ milliontotal media reach
- 80 000+visitors
Who Is It For?
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VisitorsNew book releases, meetings with authors, family-friendly routes, and a children’s programme. -
Publishers and ExhibitorsExhibition stands, sales opportunities, promotion, business networking, and participation in the event programme. -
Industry ProfessionalsProfessional events, rights trading, international meetings, and industry discussions. -
Media and BloggersNewsworthy content, accreditation, press materials, and media contacts. -
PartnersBrand integrations, branded zones, themed venues, and special projects.
China Named Guest of Honour at the 39th Moscow International Book Fair
The People’s Republic of China will be the Guest of Honour at the 39th Moscow International Book Fair.
China’s participation will offer visitors and industry professionals an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the country’s book culture, publishing market, literary traditions, and contemporary cultural and educational initiatives.
The Guest of Honour programme will form an important part of the international agenda of MIBF 2026 and provide a platform for strengthening cooperation between Russian and Chinese publishers, authors, translators, literary agents, and cultural institutions.
The Guest of Honour programme will be announced at a later date.
China’s participation will offer visitors and industry professionals an opportunity to gain a deeper insight into the country’s book culture, publishing market, literary traditions, and contemporary cultural and educational initiatives.
The Guest of Honour programme will form an important part of the international agenda of MIBF 2026 and provide a platform for strengthening cooperation between Russian and Chinese publishers, authors, translators, literary agents, and cultural institutions.
The Guest of Honour programme will be announced at a later date.
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