MAKHACHKALA, May 26 – RIA Dagestan. The "Chitai-Gorod" bookstore chain has released data indicating that residents of Chechnya, Dagestan and Kamchatka Krai have been the most active purchasers of business books since the start of 2026.
Primorsky Krai and Samara Oblast also rank among the top five regions. Despite an overall decline in the business literature market since 2023, demand for books on business planning and fundamentals rose 15% in early 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
The most popular business books cover decision-making psychology, negotiation and communication, management and leadership, digital transformation and self-development. The core audience comprises readers aged 30–40, with substantial engagement from the 25–29 and 41–50 age groups, reflecting sustained demand for practical business knowledge among professionals across Russia's regions, including the Northern Caucasus.