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Russia Bans 37 Books Amid Tightening Censorship

5/30/2025

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A Russian book distributor has mandated the removal of 37 titles, including works by Jeffery Eugenides and Bridget Collins, as censorship tightens following the Ukraine invasion. This move, justified by compliance with Russian laws, specifically targets literature addressing anti-war and LGBTQ themes, highlighting a chilling crackdown on dissenting voices in the country’s literary landscape.

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Story summary

A Russian book distributor has mandated the removal of 37 titles, including works by Jeffery Eugenides and Bridget Collins, as censorship tightens following the Ukraine invasion. This move, justified by compliance with Russian laws, specifically targets literature addressing anti-war and LGBTQ themes, highlighting a chilling crackdown on dissenting voices in the country’s literary landscape.