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Edition of Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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Population: 143,513,328; Russia; World Bank, 2025
Change over 5 years: -1.2%; Russia; World Bank, 2020 to 2025
GDP per person: $17,547; Russia; World Bank, 2025
Unemployment rate: 2.1%; Russia; World Bank, 2025
Living in urban areas: 75.3%; Russia; World Bank, 2025
Life expectancy at birth: 73.4years; Russia; World Bank, 2024

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A discussion at the Frankfurt Book Fair on the ongoing importance of publishing as an act of bravery.

At the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2026, a speaker addressed why the field of publishing continues to be considered an act requiring courage. The headline summarizes this professional discussion.

CulturePublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM

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publishersweekly.comOct 7, 12:00 AM

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