Evgeny Kapyev

Evgeny Kapyev is the CEO of the largest publishing group in Russia, Eksmo. He has been vocal about the challenges facing the publishing industry due to numerous legislative restrictions, which he claims hinder the creative and intellectual development of the field. Recently, he reported that reading accounts for only 1% of media consumption among the Russian audience, emphasizing the need for the industry to adapt to new laws while maintaining its focus on creativity.