Iran showcases non-fiction titles at Moscow book fair
Over 80 Iranian books were presented at the 25th International Fair Non/fictioN in Moscow, as part of a broader cultural program backed by the Islamic Republic’s Cultural Center in Russia.
Held from April 10 to 13 at the historic Gostiny Dvor exhibition hall near Red Square, the event brought together nearly 300 domestic and international publishers, IRNA reported.
Iran’s presence included titles across diverse fields such as resistance literature, Persian language education, Iranian studies, and both classical and contemporary prose.
The pavilion also highlighted children’s and young adult literature, which drew considerable interest from Russian readers. Several books previously translated into Russian were also featured in a dedicated section.
Iranian publishers, represented chiefly by Nakhl-e Sabz Publication, took part under the trade name “Kinīgīs.” The company showcased 80 titles, in addition to 400 works by Sadra Publishing, affiliated with the Ibn Sina Islamic Studies Foundation.
Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Russia, and Masoud Ahmadavand, the cultural attaché, visited the Iranian stands on the second day of the fair.
Ali Mahdavi, director of the Nakhl-e Sabz Translation Center, noted that this marks their fifth appearance at Russian book exhibitions. In the past two events alone, the publisher has offered 35 translated titles in Russian, covering family issues, psychology, and heroic figures from Iran’s contemporary history — including tributes to General Qassem Soleimani and late President Ebrahim Raisi.
Mahdavi observed a strong interest in motivational titles such as ‘The Successful Man and The Successful Woman’, as well as youth fiction and educational novels — especially among ethnic Russians with growing familiarity with Iranian culture.
Launched in 1999, the International Fair Non/fictioN is one of Russia’s premier literary events. Since 2023, it has been held biannually in spring and fall, underscoring Moscow’s expanding role as a global hub for cultural exchange.