Some Russian publishers intend to circumvent restrictions on the release of international bestsellers in the country by publishing a paraphrase of the text without direct quotation. Some believe that the summary of the book will be more popular because readers have less time and patience to read the book in its entirety.
However, opinion is divided and some believe that the retelling poses risks to the entire printing market and constitutes covert piracy.
According to Russian law, works can be quoted for scientific, polemical, critical, informational and educational purposes. For entertainment purposes, this method is not suitable for publishers, and in the event of litigation, copyright infringement with damages may be applied.
