State Support of the Russian Publishers and Writers: New Approaches

Abstract

The article is presented on state-level support for the activities of Russian writers and publishers aimed at achieving goals that are priority for the development of national science and culture, education and enlightenment. The author proves the need for a comprehensive and systematic approach to solving this problem (including the adoption of a legislative act guaranteeing the rights of publishers and writers and formulating requirements for these important subjects of the book business). The existing regulatory framework and real publishing practice are analyzed, blurring the differences between a professional writer and an amateur. Such measures as licensing of relevant activities and certification of the products received, state subsidies and price control in the production and distribution of this selected range of the most significant publications are proposed.