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The General Director of the Foundation for Socio-Cultural Initiatives and an employee of the Publishing Council discussed the promotion of a reading culture among young peopletranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

The General Director of the Foundation for Socio-Cultural Initiatives and an employee of the Publishing Council discussed the promotion of a reading culture among young people patriarchia.ru

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Emily ClarkIt's good they're focusing on young people — my high school students will read anything on their phones but struggle to finish an actual book. Maybe the Foundation and the Publishing Council could start with short stories from Orthodox writers that feel real, not preachy.

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